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'exciting and bold move': Council takes back control of its leisure centres

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told us you want the leisure centres to be for everyone to stay fit and healthy, but that you also want to be able to enjoy the spaces for social connections with friends and family.

“Our new in-house teams are looking forward to developing the centres over the years ahead.”

Southwark Council awarded Everyone Active the seven-year leisure contract in June 2016, hoping it would transfer financial risk away from the council.

But when leisure centres were forced to close due to Covid-19 lockdowns, the council bailed the company out with a series of financial support packages.

In a 2021 report, Southwark Council

herbie@southwarknews.co.uk Southwark Council is to seize back control of its leisure centres in what it describes as an “exciting and bold move”.

All membership and direct debits will remain in place when it takes the management over from Everyone Active on June 21, 2023.

The council said it was “conscious of the risks that are present” but that the change would “enable services to be full responsive to council priorities”.

Cllr Catherine Rose, the cabinet member overseeing leisure, said: “You’ve recently

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concluded these “unexpected finical risks” had “reduced the financial benefits normally seen through outsourcing”.

The financial hit taken from “low cost budget gyms” and the council’s own free swim programme also made the in-house move more appealing.

So in September 2021, the council announced it plans to take back control of its leisure centres.

Southwark Council now plans to upgrade gym equipment, bolster class offerings and has “exciting plans” to create new leisure centre in Canada Water by 2025. But when the plans to replace Seven Islands Leisure Centre were debated in 2015 they were met with opposition from local people saying it

should be rebuilt and not replaced.

The council also said the in-house leisure service will focus on employing local people thereby providing them with new training opportunities.

Everyone Active staff will transfer over to Southwark’s in-house service.

Existing members, clubs and stakeholders will be contacted in the coming weeks with further information on these changes.

Reacting to the decision in September 2021, Mark Basker, Everyone Active’s Regional Contract Manager, said the decision was “disappointing” and it had been “a pleasure” working with the council.

Cllr Rose has thanked Everyone Active for its work over the last seven years.

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By Herbie Russell herbie@southwarknews.co.uk Bermondsey’s Wee Willie Harris, “England’s first rock and roller”, who is said to have influenced The Beatles, has died aged 90.

The nation has been fondly remembering the eccentric musician and singer - real name Charles William Harris - who “tore audiences to shreds” with his wild performances and powerful voice.

Born in Bermondsey, he grew up among its bombed ruins and worked at the Peek Freans Factory before achieving huge fame through his music.

Gaining his nickname thanks to his diminutive 5ft 2 stature, Brits loved watching ‘the wild man of rock ’n’ roll’ perform on TV throughout the '50s.

He got his break at Soho’s legendary 2i’s Coffee Bar, did worldwide tours with his band, and appeared on the BBC show Six-Five Special in 1957.

Life-long friend and bandmate Tony Thorpe, 79, spent four years touring with Willie. He first met him at a car park being run by his cousin in ’63.

He’d never met Willie before who arrived at the car park one day “in dire need of a guitar player” and, after an impromptu hour-long audition, welcomed Tony into the band.

“The first time I met him he looked like a little derelict - nothing starry about him at all,” said Tony.

“I was always a bit star-struck but he was so natural and so ordinary off-stage. It was only when I saw him on stage that I thought 'what the f**k have I got myself into?'

"Within a few seconds of seeing him on stage, I thought ‘bloody hell fair enough’. He had a voice you couldn’t buy in a shop and he attacked an audience like you couldn’t believe - he tore them to shreds.

“Off-stage, he was the nicest guy. He was such a lovely bloke. I was totally depressive at that age and he spent hours with me just sitting and talking in the car into the small hours of the morning. I can’t speak highly enough of him.”

During the mid ‘70s Willie lived near Manchester and resurfaced in the late 70s as a nostalgia act after Ian Dury mentioned him in the song ‘Reasons to be Cheerful, Part 3’.

Harris would record an album dedicated to Dury, Twenty Reasons To Be Cheerful (2000).

In 2005, Harris appeared as a 'mystery guest' on the TV programme Never Mind the Buzzcocks but was immediately recognised.

In 2011, Melvyn Bragg interviewed him as part of the series Reel History of Britain, all about rock and roll in Britain.

Rollercoaster Records published I Go Ape! - The Wee Willie Harris Story by Rob Finnis, a 88-page biography that comes with a 30-track CD, featuring some of Harris’s best rock and roll recordings, in 2018.

He is mentioned in Paul McCartney’s autobiography, who recalled queuing up outside Liverpool Empire to get his autograph.

Harris passed away on Thursday, April 27, following a long illness. His wife of 47 years told The Sun: "He could still sing right up until the end and was always a perfect gentleman."

"I think god will be pleased to see him," said Tony.

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By Herbie Russell herbie@southwarknews.co.u Owners of a luxury Elephant & Castle block has been warned over its inadequate fire safety measures - just four years after being built where the Heygate Estate used to be.

Developer Lendlease built ‘Hurlock Heights’ on Elephant Park in 2019 and it has already been slapped with an improvement notice because it does not meet fire regulations.

Southwark Council has admitted the revelation “will be concerning for residents” but said the flats were safe enough for them to remain in their homes.

Lendlease has said it is “three quarters of the way” through improvement works which should be completed “in the coming weeks”.

Southwark Council issued the notice after carrying out a borough-wide assessment of medium and high-rise residential blocks.

A council spokesperson said: “An Improvement Notice was served on Hurlock Heights to bring the building up to the required standard. We know this will be concerning for residents who live in the block and their safety is paramount.

“It’s important for them to know that the assessment showed there are sufficient measures in place to protect their health and safety without them needing to leave their homes.”

The 31-storey block - where flats sell

for almost £1.5 million - caught fire in November 2021 and 60 firefighters battled the blaze for over an hour.

It is currently unclear whether the fire was caused by any defects that the recent inspection identified.

Lendlease has said some of the points on the Improvement Notice are new regulations that came into effect over the last two years.

The controversial £2.3 billion Elephant Park development has been built on the now demolished Heygate Estate - which had over 1,200 social rent homes.

The new development, which comprises 2,689 homes but with just 541 affordable apartment, has been advertised as “one of the capital's most exciting places to live, work and visit”.

But the improvement notice joins a growing list of problems residents claim to be facing in Elephant Park. For example, Lendlease recently admitted that neighbouring block West Grove was seeing “a high number of leaks”.

Some people are questioning why issues appear to be arising when the buildings were only recently built.

A spokesperson for Lendlease said: “Our team is already nearly three quarters of the way through work to complete improvements required by Southwark Council. The Borough has told us that our positive engagement has been appreciated and they don’t envisage there being any issues with the work being carried out. We’re expecting the works to be complete in the coming weeks and will continue to keep our residents closely informed.”

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Battle to save historic Walworth boozer starts all over again Exclusive

By Herbie Russell herbie@southwarknews.co.u A historic Walworth pub faces an uncertain future - with an applicant resuming their plans to turn it into a residential building.

The Beehive was built on Carter Street in 1827 and local community groups successfully campaigned against a similar planning application in 2022.

Local residents have long-held plans to purchase the building and turn it into a community pub - but now face this latest hurdle.

A spokesperson for the Walworth Society said: “We are extremely disappointed to see that another planning application has been made that would see us losing The Beehive pub in West Walworth - even though the last application in 2021 for a very similar scheme was refused by Southwark Council.

“At a stroke, more than 200 years of history will be wiped from the map.

We are urging everybody to object to this application and to make sure that Southwark Council is fully aware of the strength of feeling there is about this.”

The Beehive is one of the area’s most

historically significant pubs and has existed in Walworth in some form since at least 1799.

The boozer has a colourful history that has seen wild animal auctions, bizarre egg-related sporting events, and even a parachuting monkey in 1837.

Despite the pub's status as an asset of community value, an application to turn it into a two-bedroom residential property was submitted in 2021.

A huge campaign saw roughly 170 objections pour in and the application was rejected in January 2022.

An officer had refused the application on the grounds that there was inadequate evidence that the pub had been properly marketed to potential buyers.

It also found that the flats would be of “poor quality” and it was not clear how they would “minimise fire risk”.

The landlord has now submitted new evidence which he hopes will pave the way for his plans to turn the ground floor into a two-bedroom property.

The campaign to buy the property and turn it into a community pub has been gathering steam for some time.

A coalition of local residents and groups want to buy the premises and offer shares to locals - which could go for as little as £100.

Southwark Council and the Co-op

donated £14,000 to the campaign in 2022 but campaigners have previously estimated that between £100,000 and £1.5 million could be needed.

The £14,000 donation has so far been used to consult local people on what kind of pub they would want.

No offer has yet been submitted for the pub. Explaining the possible reasons why an offer hasn't yet been submitted, Matthew Meynell of The Walworth Community Pub Society said: “Our project to deliver a community-owned pub is well supported and, of course, The Beehive is of interest as a historic pub with great potential.

“In our view, it has not been marketed properly since 2018 and there is disagreement over the landlord’s valuation of the site”.

According to recent data, between March 2022 and March 2023, twelve pubs closed a day across the UK - driven by factors including post-Brexit labour shortages, Covid-19 and the cost-ofliving crisis.

In the last twelve months, at least five Southwark pubs have closed. This includes The Ship, The Junction and The Pigeon – all in Camberwell. The Beer Shop London in Nunhead, and the Canopy Beer Company Tap Room in Herne Hill have also closed.”

myself. It is a small job. I don’t even need an engineer. Anyone, including me, can do this job. It would take five minutes!”

Peter says two engineers visited his flat on Tuesday, April 25 to conduct an annual gas safety check.

To his surprise, they informed him he had a gas leak and that they would need to shut down his gas supply.

Southwark Council then told Peter the problem would not be fixed until Friday, May 5.

Peter, who has his own soldering kit, says he asked the council if he could do the repair himself but they said no.

Southwark Council has supplied two fan heaters in the meantime.

“If anyone can explain to me how to cook and have a hot shower using fan heaters it would be highly appreciated,” Peter said.

Peter believes that outsourcing council

repair jobs to private contractors is to blame for what he sees as a lengthy and unnecessary delay.

“Across the country, outsourcing is costing councils loads,” he said. “It’s madness the way they are spending public money”.

In 2018, Southwark Council committed to bringing its housing repairs service in-house but jobs requiring specialists like heating and external repairs are still passed to private contractors.

Councillor Stephanie Cryan, then cabinet member for housing, said at the time: “Service delivery by large external contractors has been variable and contractors often struggle to meet the council’s performance targets.”

Since the News got in contact, engineers have completed the repair and heating has been restored to Mr Nandwani's home

Peckham tenant tells council to cop one over ten day wait for a pipe

By Herbie Russell herbie@southwarknews.co.u A Peckham resident is furious that the council will take ten days to replace a copper pipe that “every Tom, Dick and Harry in London sells” - leaving him without gas in the meantime.

Disabled 65-year-old Peter Nandwani of the Southampton Way Estate has since been forced to take freezing showers and eat microwavable meals.

The retired taxi driver and bar owner said: “Never in my whole lifetime have I seen such nonsense and stupidity in a modern city like London.

"I told council staff it is only a 4" common copper pipe that every Tom, Dick & Harry sells in London and everywhere in the world.

“I’m happy to supply the part needed

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Redundancies beckon for NHS managers in south east London

By Herbie Russell herbie@southwarknews.co.uk NHS management staff across south east London face a wave of redundancies amid the government’s plans to slash running costs.

In March, NHS bosses told England’s newly established Integrated Care Boards (ICBs) to reduce their running costs by 30 per cent by 2025/26.

South East London (SEL) ICB has now said “staff redundancies will be required” among its 669 employees.

In a document published on April

19, 2023, SEL ICB wrote: “South east London ICB is currently planning a review of its running costs. It is likely that in order to implement a reduction to the running cost, staff redundancies will be required.”

It said it was unable to say how many redundancies there would be.

Integrated care systems (ICSs), which include ICBs, replaced clinical commissioning groups (CCGs) in July last year.

The government has been trying to better integrate the NHS with local government services for decades and this is the latest in a long series of reforms.

Meanwhile, the government is pursuing a wider programme of nationwide “efficiency savings” worth £12 billion over the next two years.

As part of this, ICBs are being told to reduce their running cost allowances by 20 per cent by 2024/25 and 30 per cent by 2025/26.

In a letter to ICB chief executives, NHS directors said they believe that “the level of reduction required is significant but deliverable”.

Before the autumn budget last year, NHS finance chief Julian Kelly said NHS England faced a funding shortfall of between £6 and £7 billion.

But Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s package only included £3.3 billion over the next two years, only half of that figure.

SEL ICB and The Department for Health and Social Care have been approached for comment.

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Police raids across south London turn up firearms, drugs and ammunition

By Herbie Russell

herbie@southwarknews.co.uk Two men have been arrested one for alleged firearm offences and one for alleged drug offences, following police raids across south London - including Forest Hill.

The searches turned up knives, two firearms, ammunition and what is believed to be cocaine on Friday, April 28.

Detective Inspector Lewis Sanderson said the seizures had potentially saved people “from serious harm” and urged people to report those who illegally carry weapons.

The raids began on Friday when officers swooped on an address on Laleham Road in Catford.

Inside, they found what is thought to be cocaine and a man was arrested for conspiracy to supply class A drugs.

After searching the address, police arrested a second man in Wanstead, east London, who police say was found in possession of knives.

Information gathered led officers to two storage units in Forest Hill and Norbury, where they found two firearms and ammunition.

The second man was arrested for firearms offences. Both individuals remain in custody.

Detective Inspector Lewis Sanderson from the Met’s Specialist Crime said: “These arrests demonstrate our commitment to bearing down on those who deal in weapons and drugs, and ensuring they are stopped in their tracks.

“Two lethal firearms have been removed from the streets, potentially saving someone from serious harm.

“I would urge anyone with information about those who hold weapons to have the confidence to speak to us. Your information will be treated in the strictest confidence.

"If you don’t feel comfortable speaking to police, then you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously.”

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Man's death after 'fall from height' sees MP call for serious case review into local mental health service Exclusive

By Herbie Russell herbie@southwarknews.co.uk The death of a man who fell from height in Walworth has prompted calls for a serious case review into the conduct of a local mental health service.

Local MP Neil Coyle (pictured) said South London and Maudsley (SLaM) “could have done more” to help the man - who was known to SLaM. A spokesperson for SLaM has since confirmed that a “full investigation” will take place and offered its “heartfelt condolences” to the victim’s loved ones.

On Monday, April 23, a man, who cannot yet be legally identified, died after plummeting from a building on Browning Street, the previous Wednesday.

According to police, he fell from a window before specialist negotiators could arrive.

Police have confirmed that they were called as recently as April 12 to an incident that saw the man admitted to hospital. They are still trying to locate his next-of-kin.

Mr Coyle said that the man was discharged from SLaM days before his death although the hospital said it could not confirm this due to patient confidentiality.

The Bermondsey and Old Southwark MP said: “I am seeking a serious case review into the death of a man well known to local mental health services.

“He was discharged just days before this tragic incident.

“For too long the police and councils across the country have picked up the pieces of the tattered mental health

system and I am very concerned that SLaM could have done more."

Multiple authorities, including the police and healthcare professionals, do have powers to detain unwell individuals under the Mental Health Act. Coyle added: “Whatever risk assessment was done - clearly the package of support did not prevent the ultimate tragedy.”

The News has asked SLaM whether, when and why the individual was discharged and if he was engaging with treatment at that time.

SLaM said it could not comment on the individual’s case at this time.

As is obligated whenever somebody dies following police contact, the case has been referred by the Met Police to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC). An IOPC spokesperson said: “I can confirm we received a referral from the Metropolitan Police Service on 20 April

and we will make a decision on what, if any, action will be taken by us in due course.”

A SLaM spokesperson said: “We offer our sincere and heartfelt condolences to the family and friends. We are unable to disclose information about individual patients due to patient confidentiality.”

Protesting schoolgirls get to meet with Southwark Council over housing repairs

The school pupils mapped out their concerns over housing repairs

By Isabel Ramirez isabel@southwarknews.co.uk School students as young as eight were among a group of local residents who met with council leaders to discuss improvements to the way repairs are done in Southwark council homes.

Last Tuesday April 25, 60 community members from Southwark and Peckham Citizens, a local alliance of Citizens UK, gathered at St Luke’s Church in Peckham to raise the alarm about mould, damp and repairs issues in Southwark council homes.

The campaign began back in March, led by students from Notre Dame RC Girls School. They went to the council office to push for action from leaders, their

main demand being that each Southwark home has a 'named' caretaker to oversee repairs. The leaders they wanted to address were not available that day, but this time they made it.

In attendance were leader of the council Kieron Williams and Cllr Darren Merrill, Cabinet Member for Council Homes and Homelessness. Council housing directors and the man who oversees the management of the call centre which deals with repairs were also in attendance.

The 'young leaders' at Notre Dame school based in Elephant & Castle were joined by primary school pupils from nearby Surrey Square Primary on the Aylesbury Estate, who held up photos of black mould in their homes.

One of the youngest campaigners

was eight-year-old Micah, who told the decision-makers: "We have had leaks in our homes. Sometimes these come from the ceiling and sometimes they come from the sink or bath. My friend had to move into her mum’s bed because the leak was so bad in her own bedroom.

This went on for six months."

Nora, a mum of three and co-chair of the meeting, told the room: "I got involved in this campaign because me and my family have been suffering with damp in our home for over a year now.

"The external wall of the living room is completely covered in black mould.

"Despite reporting this to the council repeatedly and having three inspections, nothing has been done to fix it. It is affecting my well-being, but I am also worried about the impact it is having on

the health of my three sons, aged 14, 10 and 3.

"And I know that I am not the only mother lying awake at night thinking about these problems."

Her words were proved right when attendees were invited to add a paper house to a large map of Southwark if they had a repairs issue in their own council home.

At least half of the attendees at the meeting placed homes on the map, showing they are currently experiencing repair issues right now.

Guests also wrote postcards to Cllr Williams, describing their repair problems and asking for help to action them.

Cllr Williams, Cllr Merrill and the other decision-makers listened to residents’

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Responding to the Southwark Citizens' priorities of making the repairs service more accountable and relational, Cllr Williams committed to sending out information to all council residents telling them the names of their allocated Resident Services Officers (RSO).

Each home has a named RSO and a Community Repairs Officer (for communal areas).

On hearing this, organisers reported that most residents present were unaware of who these officers are, so would welcome this information being shared to each individual home.

Their other proposed plans included sharing the dates of the monthly visit that each estate gets from repairs personnel to see to external maintenance issues.

However, the council would not commit to creating a schedule of visits to see to internal repairs in people's homes.

In terms of their initial demand regarding a caretaker - the council and Southwark Citizens came to a 'joint decision' that this would not be financially viable.

Cllr Williams did commit to doing all he could to reducing the time that residents have to wait on the phone for the repairs service, and to increase the amount of repairs which are ‘done right the first time’ and to schedule.

Cllr Williams insisted that the complaint process would be improved so that complaints were responded to in good time.

Finally, he promised that Cllr Darren Merrill, Cabinet Member for Council Housing, would meet regularly with Southwark Citizens to report on the council’s progress in meeting these targets.

Community Organiser at Southwark Citizens, Albinia Stanley, said: "We have heard the promises - now we want to see action."

Albinia added that she "looks forward" to meeting regularly with Cllr Merrill and Cllr Williams to keep track of the promised improvements to the repairs service.

"We will continue to organise in our communities until all of our members are living in a house which feels like a home," she said

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Woman killed in broad daylight

By Herbie Russell herbie@southwarknews.co.uk

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Shocked bystanders watched as a rental car flipped on its back while travelling down Knatchbull Road in Camberwell.

The rental Zipcar overturned at the junction with Lilford Road, crushing its roof and shattering glass across the pavement, at around 5pm on Saturday, April 29.

No one was trapped and crews worked to make the scene safe.

One man was treated by London Ambulance Service crews.

Police said there were no arrests.

The incident appears to have involved at least two vehicles.

One car’s front bumper was torn off and its back window smashed.

Another car had scrapes along its side.

One resident said they heard a “big bang” before they rushed outside and witnessed the devastation.

Police temporarily blocked off Knatchbull Road between Penford Street and Lilford Road.

herbie@southwarknews.co.uk A man has been arrested in connection with the broad daylight killing of a woman in Brixton, as police continue appealing for witnesses.

Zipcar flips in Camberwell

Fire sends pillars of dark smoke across the Elephant and Castle

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Police say the 31-year-old victim was walking along Stockwell Park Walk when a man attacked her from behind at 4pm on Monday, May 1.

At this early stage of the investigation, police saying nothing suggests the attacker knew the victim.

Met Police have now arrested a 33-yearold on suspicion of murder, who remains in custody.

Detective Chief Superintendent Seb Adjei-Addoh, local policing commander for Lambeth, said: "This is a shocking attack and my thoughts are with the woman's family and friends as they come to terms with this awful news. We will do everything we can to support them at this incredibly difficult time.”

Police were first called to the scene off

Brixton Road to reports of a stabbing and found the woman suffering from stab wounds. Despite the efforts of emergency services, she was pronounced dead at the scene just forty minutes late at 4.42pm.

Detectives launched an urgent investigation, reviewing CCTV and speaking with a number of witnesses, before making the arrest.

DCS Adjei-Addoh said: "I recognise the considerable concern this incident has caused and I'd like to reassure you that a dedicated team of detectives are carrying out a number of enquiries and have made an arrest. Despite this, we have additional officers in the area to respond to any concerns from members of the community and I would ask people to report any suspicious activity to us.”

The woman’s next of kin have been informed but formal identification is yet to take place.

Anyone with information about what happened is asked to call 101 quoting CAD 4728/01May. To remain anonymous contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111..

Huge plumes of black smoke rose above Elephant and Castle as a fire destroyed a lorry on Saturday.

Baffled onlookers watched

as firefighters descended on Crampton Street at around 7.26pm - and battled the fire for over one hour and a half until 9.03pm on Saturday, April 29.

As well as the destroyed lorry, two industrial units and a block of flats were damaged by the

fire.

The London Fire Brigade said it received 72 calls relating to the incident.

There were no reports of any injuries.

Social media was awash with photos and footage of the

incident.

One person tweeted: “You can see the fire in elephant and castle from the rooftop bar im at oh lawd”.

“Elephant and Castle filling with smoke from a fire somewhere in Walworth. Hope

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people are ok,” wrote another.

Crews from Lambeth, Old Kent Road and surrounding fire stations attended the scene.

The cause of the fire is under investigation by the Brigade and Metropolitan Police

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herbie@southwarknews.co.uk Police have released images of a man they would like to speak to following a sexual assault at London Bridge Station.

At 10.40pm, on Sunday, April 16, police said a man approached a woman and repeatedly asked her where she was going.

The man then followed her onto an escalator and is said to have sexually assaulted her.

Police said she boarded a train and he

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Southwark confirmed as phone snatching hotspot in newly revealed official data

Police make CCTV appeal after sexual assault at London Bridge Station

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By Herbie Russell herbie@southwarknews.co.uk Southwark has the third highest reported phone thefts in London, according to official data.

The capital saw 90,864 phone thefts in 2022, with Westminster (25,8999), Camden (7,892), Southwark (5,690) and Hackney (4,618) the hotspots.

Just 1,915 of those 90,864 phones were recovered, a rate of 2.1 per cent, according to statistics uncovered by the BBC. Phone snatching is a longstanding problem in Southwark, with the central wards like Borough, London Bridge,

Rotherhithe and Bermondsey worst affected.

Canada Water residents often share anecdotal stories about teenage boys circling around the station entrance grabbing phones out of people’s hands.

In October last year, the Met Police told the News it had launched a crackdown on offenders.

Around that time, police raided eight shops in Walworth where criminals were offloading mobile phones and other electronic devices they’d stolen.

Police recovered approximately 60 suspected stolen devices during the raids.

HMCIFRS Chief Inspector Andy Cooke said: "Phone theft is not a minor crime, it strikes at the heart of how safe people

feel in their own communities.

"There needs to be a concerted drive to address this because it directly affects the public's confidence in the police's ability to keep them safe.”

City of London Police has shared tips on how to protect your self from phone theft: Don’t leave your phone, iPad, tablet or camera unattended, out of your sight, or left on a table. Thieves can grab a phone from a table in seconds.

Be aware of your surroundings and only use your mobile when it feels safe to.

When you’ve finished using it, put it away.

The Southwark Metropolitan Police Service was approached for comment.

sat next to her and continued to remark on her appearance.

The man then left the train before it departed and boarded another service out of the station.

Officers would like to speak to the man in this image, as they believe he has information which may assist their investigation.

Anyone with information can contact BTP by texting 61016 or calling 0800 40 50 40 quoting reference 372 of 17/04/2023.

Alternatively, people can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Membership Support Assistant Listening Books, SE1. £11.75 per hour. Fridays- 9-5 (7 hours paid, 1 unpaid hour for lunch) One day a week position with a local Charity.

Working Every Friday in our Southwark Office, 9am-5pm.

We are looking for a hardworking individual to join Listening Books for one day a week to work with our audiobook collection.

The role is essential to keep our members well stocked with all the audiobooks they love. The successful candidate will unpack and clean all returned CDs, issue new books to our members, and ensure they are ready for collection by Royal Mail that day. You will also be required to mend and prepare new audiobooks, which involves formatting files and creating new CD copies for members to borrow.

The candidate must be comfortable working alone, have a high attention to detail and able to work to their own timetable to ensure all tasks are completed every Friday.

Listening Books is a National Charity for people who find that their illness, disability, learning difficulty, or mental health impacts on their ability to read or hold books.

Hours are 9am-5pm every Friday with 1 unpaid hour for lunch Rate of pay is £11.95 per hour.

To apply please send your CV and a covering letter to lbarling@listening-books.org.uk telling us why you are suitable for the job. The closing date for applications is May 8th at 9.00am To view the job description please visit www.listening-books.org.uk/work-with-us Listening Books is committed to equal opportunities for all and operates a diversity policy.

Registered charity number: 264221

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All hail the King!

There will be street parties this weekend around the borough to mark the King’s Coronation – resulting in some road closures.

Here is a list of which streets are having parties and all the roads set to be affected...

Saturday 6th May Bermondsey • •

Lamb Walk, 9 am – 8:30 pm (Whole road) Monnow Road, 10 am – 8 pm (Between Southwark Park Road and Strathnairne Street)

Camberwell •

Farmers Road, 2 pm - 5 pm (From Farmers Road to Laxley Close Road)

Dulwich • •

Derwent Grove, 12 pm – 8:30 pm (Whole road) Desenfans Road, 8 am - 9 pm (Whole road)

Peckham •

Glengall Road, 9 am-8:30 pm (Between the junctions of Old Kent Road and Glengall Terrace)

Walworth • • •

Congreve Street, Walworth, 7 am - 8:30 pm (From the junction of Townsend Street to the junction of Massinger Street) Grosvenor Park, Walworth, 11 am - 6 pm (From 10-28 Grosvenor Park) Mina Road, Walworth, 10 am - 8 pm (From Bagshot Street to 73 Mina Road)

Sunday 7th May Bermondsey •

Elephant Lane 10 am - 6 pm (Turning bay opposite 44-48 Elephant Lane)

Camberwell • •

Grove Park, 12 pm - 6 pm (From 92-112 Grove Park) Gylcote Close, 8 am -8:30 pm (Whole cul-de-sac)

Crystal Palace

His Majesty King Charles III will be crowned at Westminster Abbey by the Archbishop of Canterbury this Saturday, May 6.

In the same ceremony, his wife Camilla will trade in the title of Queen Consort for Queen.

For royalists, it’s a momentous occasion – one to be watched on TV or even on the roadside, as fans line the streets for The King’s Procession -nwhich will make its way from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Abbey. For everyone else, it’s all about the additional bank holiday, which will fall two days after the Coronation on Monday, May 8.

Either way, it’s history, and if you’re looking for inspiration on how to spend it, here’s what’s happening in and around Southwark...

The main event

Union Jack flags at the ready: if you want to play your part in this historic anointing of a British Monarch, travel up to Westminster Abbey – the site of all British coronations since 1066 – on Saturday May 6 to watch the procession.

Once the King and Queen have been crowned, they’ll be heading back to Buckingham Palace, so head on over for a glimpse of their waving-onthe-balcony moment. Then on Sunday 7, a special Coronation concert is being staged at Windsor Castle, featuring performances from Lionel Richie and Andrew Lloyd Webber among its all-star line-up. If you didn’t manage to bag a pair of tickets in the ballot, don’t worry: the concert is being broadcast across the BBC. Visit: royal.uk/coronation-weekend-plans-announced

The Big Lunch

Running across the UK, the Coronation Big Lunch is an idea that stemmed from the team behind Cornwall’s Eden Project.

It encourages neighbours and communities to share a meal together, in this case on Sunday May 7. It could be a simple cup of tea or a full blown lunch, and it could take place in your garden, on your street or in your local park. Big Lunch events in south London can be found at Milkwood Community Park in Herne Hill. St Peter's Church Streatham and Holy Trinity Church in Clapham.

For more info visit: edenprojectcommunities.com/the-big-lunch

The Big Help Out After the Big Lunch comes the Big Help Out.

On Monday May 8, The Together Coalition and partnering organisations are encouraging the community to get involved with what is being described as a national day of volunteering.

The event is running in tribute to King Charles III and his life-long dedication to public service, with acts of serving including everything from asking someone whether they’d like a bit of company to getting involved with a community gardening project.

You can get involved with The Big Help Out events wherever you live – or organise your own initiative, registering it on the website.

For more information on The Big Help Out and for events near you, visit: thebighelpout.org.uk/

Your own crown

If you’ve got some little ones (aged 6-10) in your care and you’re looking to get crafty over the Coronation bank holiday then this is perfect.

Take them to Tower Bridge, where a crown-making class will help them make something to wear on the big day.

West Walkway at Tower Bridge, Tower Bridge Road, London SE1 2UP. May 6 - 8, 9:30am - 5pm. Admission: £12.30/£6.20 kids. www.towerbridge.org.uk/ coronation-weekend-at-tower-bridge

Get into the festive spirit in Battersea The glossy walkways of Battersea Power Station are rumoured to be getting into the spirit of the Coronation.

They are hanging red, white and blue decorations, and promising a programme of free activities as well as live performances.

Full details at Battersea Power Station, London SW11 8BJ go to batterseapowerstation.co.uk

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Colby Road, 8 am - 8:30 pm (Whole road)

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Chesterfield Grove, 10 am - 6 pm (Whole road) Cornflower Terrace, 12 pm - 5 pm (Whole road) Crystal Palace Road, 12 pm - 6 pm (Crystal Palace Road intersection with Silvester Road and Underhill Road) Crystal Palace Road, 11 am - 8:30 pm (From Landcroft Road to Thomson Road) Dovedale Road, 10:30 pm - 8:30 pm (From 2A Dovedale Road to the junction with Mundania Road) Druce Road, 9 am - 8:30 pm (Whole road) Dunstans Road, 9 am - 8:30 pm (Between Crebor Street and Goodrich Road) Dunstan's Grove, 12 pm – 8:30 pm (Whole road) Goodrich Road, 12 pm - 6 pm (From Landcroft Road to Crystal Palace Road) Henslowe Road, 2 pm - 8:30 pm (From 1-45 Henslowe Road) Landells Road, 11 am - 8 pm (Between Sylvester Road to Crystal Palace Road) Pickwick Road, 7 am - 8:30 pm (From Dulwich Village to Turney Road) St Aidans Road, 12 pm - 7 pm (From the top junction with Underhill Road to the Herne Tavern) Upland Road, 12 pm - 8:30 pm (From 115-145 Upland Road)

Herne Hill • • •

Elfindale Road, 11 am - 7 pm (From 20-70 Elfindale Road, both sides of the street) Burbage Road, 8 am – 6 pm (Between Dulwich Village and Turney Road) Wyneham Road, 12 pm - 8 pm (Whole road)

Kennington • •

Gaza Street, 10 am - 4 pm (Whole cul-de-sac) West Square, 1 pm - 6 pm (Whole square)

Nunhead • • •

Bellwood Road, 12 pm - 6 pm (Whole road) Brabourn Grove, 12 pm – 6 pm (Whole road) Rosenthorpe Road, 2 pm - 8 pm (Whole road)

Peckham • • •

Balforth Road, 12 pm - 8:30 pm (Whole road) Denman Road, 11 am - 8 pm (From 1-75 Denman Road) Lynbrook Grove, 12 pm - 8:30 pm (From MacFarland Grove Road to Chandler Way)

Walworth •

Browning Street, 12 pm - 8:30 pm (From Walworth Road up to Walcorde Avenue)

Waterloo •

Webber Row, 10 am - 7 pm (From Waterloo Road to Webber Street)

Monday 8th May Camberwell •

Dobson Walk, 12 pm - 5 pm (Whole cul-de-sac)

Dulwich •

Crystal Palace Road, 11 am - 4:30 pm (Between Rodwell Road and Pellat Road, between 230 and 240 Crystal Palace Road)

Herne Hill • •

Ruskin Walk, 10 am - 8 pm (From Warrington Road to the junction with Denmark Hill) Winterbrook Road, 2 pm - 8 pm (From Half Moon Lane to Stradella Road)

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Get a royal overdose in Greenwich

If you don’t fancy schlepping up to central London, then head instead to Greenwich, where you can take a walk in its royal park before heading to the Fan Museum.

This little known museum is holding a special exhibition Coronations & Celebrations is displaying centuries of fans, including an English fan marking the restoration of the last King Charles almost 400 years ago.

The Fan Museum, 12 Crooms Hill, London SE10 8ER. Until June 24, 11am - 5pm, Wednesday - Saturday. Admission: £5/£3 children. www.thefanmuseum.org.uk/exhibitions/ coronations-celebrations Over at the Old Royal Naval College (ORNC) meanwhile, a full programme of royal-themed events is running across the bank holiday weekend.

Look forward to royalty-themed tours of the grounds, a king’s afternoon tea, the Sea Cadets’ Coronation Parade and the chance to listen to the Choral Eucharist in the chapel on Coronation Sunday.

Old Royal Naval College, King William Walk, London SE10 9NN. May 5 - 8, times vary depending on event. Admission: FREE or ticketed, check website. www.ornc.org/whats-on/coronationcelebrations/

If you are a big fan this is for you!

King of the Castle

Greenwich’s Fan Museum has curated an exhibition, Coronations and Celebrations, featuring centuries of royal fans from across the continent. There are over 60 fans on show in total, including an English fan marking the restoration of the last King Charles almost 400 years ago. Holly O’Mahony spoke to Ailsa Hendry, Curator at the Fan Museum, to find out more…

Holly O’Mahony (HOM): Tell us about your role as curator of the Fan Museum. What does it entail?

Ailsa Hendry (AH) : My job is to support the director with exhibitions, care for the collections, give talks and tours, oversee the photography, and also help out with social media and marketing. I started at The Fan Museum over a year ago as the Curatorial Assistant. Before coming to The Fan Museum I didn’t know much about fans, but I’m very quickly learning under the expertise of Mrs. Hélène Alexander, the Museum’s Founder and Director.

HOM: Your current exhibition, Coronations and Celebrations, is a nod to the upcoming coronation of King Charles. Can you tell us a bit more about the inspiration behind the exhibition?

AH: The inspiration was of course the coronation of King Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla. We wished to display fans which commemorate coronations and other significant royal events in the European royal families across Europe to reflect on the fact coronations have been memorialised on fans throughout history.

HOM: Is there a fan you’re especially excited to be showing as part of the exhibition?

AH: We have a very special fan in the exhibition from the restoration of the monarchy in 1660. The fan is printed with the words ‘the Hapy Restoration’ (spelled hapy, rather than happy) to commemorate the restoration of Charles II to the throne in the 1660s and is an early example of an

English printed fan.

HOM: What other highlights can visitors see as part of the exhibition? Are there any objects beyond fans?

AH: We have a fan from Princess Stephanie of Belgium which was given to her in 1881 by her aunt and uncle to commemorate her marriage to Crown Prince Rudolf of Austria. It features a wonderful painted leaf from Cesare Dell’Acqua. We do have one object which is not a fan, a coronation robe from Lady Latymer which she wore to Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation in 1953.

HOM: How big is the exhibition as a whole? And how is it organised?

AH: The exhibition comprises 67 fans across two rooms.

The fans in the first room span English designs from the time of Charles II right the way through to commemorative fans for Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s Diamond Jubilee. There are also two cases of Spanish fans depicting royalty including a couple from the marriage of Isabella II. In the second room we have royal fans from France and other European countries.

HOM: Ultimately, what do you hope visitors take away from seeing the exhibition?

AH: We wish for visitors to be able to see the wide range of fans that have been produced throughout the ages. We hope it shows the similarities and differences in the way fans have commemorated or been made for royalty.

Adding to the buzz of the King's Coronation, locals are invited to celebrate in Elephant and Castle next weekend, with food, face painting, and live music from a brass band.

On Saturday, May 6 Castle Square is hosting a free Coronation party 'fit for a king', with food and entertainment for families all day.

The event will feature live music from a brass band and family-friendly activities, including free face painting.

There will also be plenty of food stalls from the Castle Square traders, offering a variety of cuisines including Caribbean from Original Caribbean Spice, Ecuadorean from El Guambra and Guyanese from Kaietuer Kitchen Original to African dishes from Daddy O’s.

Visitors are encouraged to arrive early to miss the queues.

The event will take place Saturday, May 6 from 11 am - 5 pm, in Castle Square, 40 Elephant Rd, SE17 1EU. It is free to attend.

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Treat yourself to Royalle Delights South Norwood dessert business Royalle Delights is going all out for the coronation,

They are designing themed cupcakes and cookies that might look so pretty you’ll be tempted to save them as a memento, but they promise to taste even better.

You’ll find them at Clock Tower Market on Saturday May 6.

Clock Tower Market, 8 Station Road, London SE25 5AJ. May 6, 10am - 4pm.

Admission: FREE. www.clocktowermarket.com/

Coronation a towering success

Kathy's got an invite from their majesties

A Bermondsey community champion, who started a free baby bank to help struggling young families, has received an official invite to the King's Coronation as one of the 'volunteer heroes' of the UK.

Kathleen Heather is one of 500 outstanding volunteers to be chosen as the nation’s Coronation Champions.

This follows a call-out across the UK for people to nominate their volunteer heroes. Kathy volunteers with Love North Southwark, a charity behind a local food pantry in Slippers Place.

She impressed judges with her food pantry and Betty’s Baby Bank where young families can get free baby clothes and nappies. She also runs activities for the elderly in Bermondsey including bingo.

"I was so shocked," she said. "I do this work because I love helping people - you never expect to get recognition for it."

All Coronation Champions have been invited to attend one of the official Coronation celebrations.

Kathy received two invites to the Windsor Castle Coronation Concert on Sunday.

"I'm taking my daughter - she loves Take That so she is over the moon," she said.

Shortly before receiving the good news, Kathy lost her mum, Betty, who was also a big character in the community.

"Mummy was the first person I told. I went straight down to Albins - she would have been so proud."

"The former king died on her 18th birthday so she couldn't celebrate because the whole country was in mourning. So when the late Queen was crowned, that was when she was able to celebrate. So I would have taken her."

They will also receive a specially designed, official Coronation Champions pin and a certificate signed by Their Majesties.

Kathy was among the 5,000 others who were nominated to receive the award.

With the support of Her Majesty The Queen Consort, a passionate advocate of volunteering and President of Royal Voluntary Service, the Coronation Champions Awards were launched to recognise exceptional volunteers from across the country at this momentous point in history.

Catherine Johnstone CBE, Chief Executive of Royal Voluntary Service said: “We were completely blown away by the response to the Community Champions Awards and the huge volume of amazing nominees put forward. Our judges had a tough job selecting just 500 Champions from an array of thousands of inspirational individuals, who all deserve to be recognised and commended.

“Each of our Coronation Champions displayed a commitment and contribution that far exceeds any expectation and we’re overjoyed to honour and thank them during this exciting point in history.”

Those feeling inspired to try volunteering themselves are encouraged to take part in The Big Help Out on Monday, May 8. The Big Help Out is another official Coronation project, aiming to encourage newcomers to volunteer, bring communities together and create a lasting volunteering legacy from the Coronation weekend.

To kick off the coronation weekend, Kathy will be having a family fun day on Friday, May 5 at the food pantry at Slippers Place - with a bouncy castle, pie and mash and drinks.

Anyone is invited to attend.

Love North Southwark Food Pantry, 4-5 Gataker St, SE16 2EN

The Shard will dazzle passersby with a union flag display to celebrate King Charles’s Coronation.

The tip of the 1,000ft building will light up in patriotic colours every night from sunset to 1am between Saturday, May 6 and Monday, May 8.

The spectacle, masterminded by British lighting designers Woodroffe Bassett Design, will feature 552 LED lights and fixtures beaming from The Shard’s top twenty storeys.

Michael Baker, CEO of Real Estate Management (UK) Limited, said: “As a beacon for modern London, The Shard will be joining the celebrations taking place across the country and the world.

“We are delighted to be displaying what will probably be the highest representation of the union flag over this historic weekend and shine a light that reflects unity as we come together as a nation to commemorate the occasion.”

The display forms part of The Shard’s ‘Lighting up the Nation’ celebration, which features a range of events over the Coronation weekend.

The Shard’s Shangri-La hotel will display the crown jewels and invite guests to join a trip to a local distillery where they’ll learn about the gin martini - rumoured to be Charles’s favourite tipple.

Bar 31 will screen the procession on May 6 and GONG Bar is hosting a ‘Best of British’ pop royalty night.

Aqua Shard will serve a Coronation

Last chance to jump board the Royal coach Families are still able to hitch a ride in a horse-drawn golden ‘Coronation Carriage’ around Dulwich Park ahead of King Charles III’s big day.

brunch from Saturday to Money and Shard employees will enjoy a royalthemed ‘village fete’ on one of the floors.

Uber is offering people free trips in the swanky coach from until tomorrow, Friday May 5, the before the coronation with slots available to book via the Uber app.

Dulwich Villagers were offered a sneak preview of the replica carriage last week, which was taking practice runs around the park.

Andrew Brem, General Manager at Uber UK, said: “What better way to celebrate one of the most significant events of 2023 by riding like King Charles III in a horse drawn carriage.

“We’re always looking for new ways to add a little Uber magic to peoples journeys, so we are over the moon to be able to bring

the Coronation Carriage to Uber”.

The carriage has statuettes, plush seats, embroidered cushions and throws to make it an authentic regal experience.

Uber said: “The beautifully ornate carriage has been lovingly created using designs from previous royal carriages, giving riders the chance to ride in the kind of luxury only normally afforded to the highest ranks of the UK monarchy."

The four white horses pulling the carriage are adorned in Coronation wear, just like the horses at the real royal procession.

To book the carriage, people will have to go in person the Carriage Drive entrance of Dulwich Park where the Coronation Carriage concierge will help you book your trip through the app.

Uber has said it will make a donation to Spana, a UK-based charity that works in animal welfare across the world.

LONG LIVE THE KING At this significant and historic moment for our country, the Southwark Liberal Democrats send their best wishes to Their Majesties King Charles III & Queen Camilla.

As we mark the coronation of our new monarch, we wish His Majesty a long and happy reign.

We also wish all those celebrating across Southwark a joyful weekend!

Southwark Liberal Democrats

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Join Kennington mum at Coronation Carnival fundraiser after losing son A Kennington-based mum is hosting a Coronation event to raise money and awareness about ‘sudden death in epilepsy’ after she lost her 32-year-old son.

After a successful event last year for the late Queen’s Jubilee, Henrietta Hastings and her neighbour, Alison Roe are hosting a Coronation Carnival.

On Sunday May 7, in West Square in Kennington, guests are invited to dress as the King or Queen Consort to enjoy a day of celebration with a DJ, a BBQ, traditional races and a treasure hunt.

There will also be a bar with cocktails and mocktails.

“It's a great opportunity to get the community together,” Henrietta told the News.

“Last year, we raised over £2,160 for a charity in Ukraine helping to move the severely disabled out of dangerous areas.”

This year, the charity is especially close to their hearts.

“My son Charlie died 18 months ago from a sudden unexpected death of epilepsy (SUDEP).

“Our family were devastated,” Henrietta said.

She explained that he was in the middle of training to be an occupational therapist and was an activist for disability rights.

“We decided to raise money for SUDEP Action this year – a charity that campaigns for better preventative information for medics, patients and families,” she said.

Alison, who is also organising the event, lost a young colleague recently to SUDEP. It typically hits young adults aged 20-35 and in the UK alone, it is estimated that around 500-600 die from it every year.

There will be prizes for the best-dressed King and Queen Consort.[/caption] Despite this, Henrietta said many people still aren’t aware of it. “That’s why it’s important for us to do whatever we can to inform others about how they can avoid the risks.”

She added nearby primary school, Charlotte Sharman is trying to upgrade their ‘run-down’ library, so money raised from a second-hand book stall will go to them.

The event on Sunday May 7 is open to all and will take place from 1 pm - 6 pm in West Square, off St George's Road, Kennington, SE11 4SN. Tickets are £3 for adults and £1 for children. Everyone who buys a ticket will automatically be entered into the raffle. For tickets or to donate to the raffle email coronationcarnival2023@gmail.com

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Bermondsey kids sing for his majesty Children at a Bermondsey primary school will perform their own Coronation song this week - and gave the News a sneak preview.

Nursery to Year Six at St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School have spent weeks practicing the anthem, which they’ll sing for parents at their Coronation party on Friday, May 5.

Assistant Headteacher Tamsin Watchorn, 28, whose composer husband Nathanael created the song, said: “The school council came together and

thought about how they wanted to celebrate the Coronation and one of their ideas was to sing a song.

“We thought it’d be a great way of celebrating the Coronation and, as a Catholic School, it’s important to think and pray for the king at this time.”

Children came up with actions to accompany the words, which are about thanking King Charles for his service, and there’s even a sign language verse.

Asked what she thought of the new king, eightyear-old Nginika, who’s in Year 4, said: “He’s such

an excellent King and he really took on the role of his mum.”

Ten-year-old Jordan, who’s in Year 5, said: “I think of the royal family as a good inspiration to everyone.”

The students also had some sage advice for Charles as he adapts to life as the UK’s monarch.

Nine-year-old Maya, from Year 5, said: “He should probably be more eco-friendly because climate change is coming and maybe he should introduce more things like electric cars and recycling bins”.

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Eleven-year-old Grace, in Year 6, said: “He should be focussing on climate change and the homeless and poor people who need help.”

Alex had a different view on things and said Charles should run the country “like a business”.

The pupils can now look forward to Friday’s Coronation party, where they’ll sing their song and tuck into an afternoon tea of British treats like cake and jelly.

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Rock n Roll at the film location of The Crown

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An indie rock band that supported The Libertines will perform at the Brandon Estate's Coronation Party in Kennington, a film location used in hit series The Crown.

The Molotovs, who have been compared to The Sex Pistols for their “fast and furious” performances, will take to the stage on Sunday, May 7.

There will also be a street market, children’s activities such as a bouncy castle, and delicious food and drink.

The Priscillas, an all-female glam punk

outfit that soared to fame in the mid2000s, will also play.

The Brandon Estate’s Coronation Celebration will run from 12am until 5pm, on Sunday, May 7.

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Fancy a traditional knees up in the pub then on Coronation Day Saturday May 6, the Victoria pub in Bermondsey is having one of their famous parties to celebrate. They'll be open from 10.30 am with music all day and a free buffet from 5 pm. They will be showing the coronation on TV and locals are invited to go and toast the new King.

Admission: FREE. The Victoria, 68-70 Page's Walk, SE1 4HL. May 6 If you’re looking to let your hair down after the weekend’s formalities, head to CLF Art Lounge & Roof Garden in Peckham, on Sunday May 7, where Perry Louis and Aitch B’s monthly All About Da Boogie night is tipping its hat to the coronation. Don’t worry, it will still be a '70s and '80s funk and soul affair, just with, you know, some DJing royalty on the decks. Cocktails and Dominican food will power you through.

CLF Art Lounge and Roof Garden, 4a Station Way, SE15 4RX. May 7, 6pm.

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A sibling duo has put together a Coronation-themed jigsaw puzzle celebrating King Charles III's journey from boyhood to kingship.

Bermondsey-based brother and sister James, 26, and Rachael Hattam, 28, left their jobs as a photographer and graphic designer to pursue their jigsaw business full-time last year.

Their latest hand-drawn design, replete with Windsor symbolism, comes in 1000 and 500-piece editions and depicts a royal procession winding its way to Westminster Cathedral.

The Queen, Diana, Camilla, William, Harry, Kate and George all feature but Meghan is a notable absentee.

James who moved from Sheffield to Southwark to be with his Bermondsey-born girlfriend Jessica, said: “We read the mood and thought that there was quite a low chance of Meghan showing up to the Coronation. So we put our money on Harry being there but Megan - probably not.”

He and Rachel remember doing jigsaws as family. “It’s intergenerational. It’s just a great thing to do together,” said

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Over at the King’s Arms pub in Wandsworth, a King’s Coronation Party is being held in the pub’s well-kept garden on Sunday May 7. Sip on a glass (or three) of royal punch and boogie to live DJ sets promising a blend of pop, house and electro.

The King’s Arms, Wandsworth High Street, SW18 4LB. May 7, 3pm - 11pm.

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James.

“When there’s lots going on in the world it’s nice to gather around something that’s simple.”

While working for a gift company, James came up with a 2020-themed jigsaw, depicting memorable moments like the toilet roll crisis and Sir Captain Tom Moore’s sponsored garden walk.

It was a roaring success and now he and Rachel have given up their jobs to set up their business, Original Jigsaw.

The 51 x 70cm ‘Long Live the King’ edition traces Charles’s life and is full of clues to his personality - hinting at his love of environmentalism, polo and the arts.

Rachel, who drew the artwork free-hand, has even got Charles filling up his car with cheese and wine, so reluctant is he to use petrol.

Reflecting on a new chapter in Britain’s monarchy, James said: “I think it’s great that Britain has a royal family and I really respect Charles's environmental convictions."

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BEEN DROPPED OUT? Don’t worry Meghan. Everyone’s welcome at the Vic’s Coronation Party this Saturday, 6 May. Doors open at 10.30am, there’s a free buffet, and tunes for every dancing queen.

You’ll enjoy front row seats for the pageantry and a right royal knees-up afterwards.

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Fire regulation reports should be on a public forum

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ust four years after it was built, an Elephant Park block has been hit with an improvement notice over fire safety regulations. It begs the question, what is going on with Southwark’s new builds?

This year, this paper has had more and more calls from residents who are experiencing problems with their

homes. Worryingly, many of them live in homes built in the last ten years.

It’s bad enough that the borough’s historic housing stock is falling away at the seams. But even more terrifying

is the notion that the brand-spanking new homes built in their place might not up to scratch.

Lendlease has explained that “a number of the points raised on the improvement notice” came into effect in

2021 and 2022 - after Hurlock Heights’ construction. But could this suggest that some unmet regulations were in place before construction? It is not clear to us whether this is the case.

It’s good to hear that residents won’t have to move out and let's hope that the unmet regulations being flagged

up are a sign of problems being identified early, rather then people finding out ten or twenty years down the line .

However, you can’t help but wonder why the discovery wasn't made available to the general public. The News

only found out about this because somebody happened to call the office and raise the alarm. If it wasn’t for them,

only the people living in Hurlock Heights would have been aware of this. People across the rest of the borough would be none-the-wiser.

How is that right? After Grenfell, fire safety reports need to be widely publicised and put on a public forum

when buildings don’t meet fire safety standards. At least then the public can be armed with all the information when moving into a new block of flats and have an understanding of what the regulations actually are.

Lendlease appear to be on the case and the fact residents are staying put suggest that these regulations are

minor rather than major. And one could argue that, after Grenfell, fire authorities especially, are now rightly

diligent in ensuring all regulations are met. But for residents desperately hoping to get new homes in a very crowded, expensive market all regulations being met will be demanded.

We are living at the epicentre of a housing crisis and tens of thousands are still reeling from the cladding scandal

that saw so many stuck in new builds that cannot sell. So we urge all the relevant authorities to share information as soon as possible, so people can be confident that their homes are safe or are being made safer.

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Bermondsey Musician Hatches Free Family Musical Edward Court grew up in Essex but has now made Bermondsey his home; it is much more convenient to get to work playing Don Attilio in Phantom of the Opera, Lloyd Webber’s long-running musical that is once again back in the West End, writes Michael Holland...

During his childhood, the young Edward was involved in many theatre groups. ‘I remember seeing ‘Me and My Girl’ at the Mercury Theatre in Colchester and asking my mum how I could learn to do all of it!’ he says while reliving the joy of that day. ‘I trained professionally as an actor at Performance Preparation Academy and have since worked in the theatre industry as an actor, singer, musician, musical director, composer and teacher.’

Edward has been in his current role since 2021, but that time has had its ups and downs with Covid restrictions going back to 2020. It was at the start of the pandemic when all theatres were closed that he and writer/director, Lydia Shaw came up with an idea that would keep them ‘focussed on something positive and creative in a crazy time!’

That idea was Hatched! A family musical all about female empowerment that fuses musical theatre, audiobook and audio drama in a new format that makes musical theatre accessible all

'Blind leading the non-blind' It’s a Motherf**king Pleasure currently showing at Soho Theatre is a must see, writes Michael Holland...

stop show I was shouted at, signed at, asked if I wanted to feel the actors, and made to sit in the dark. And it was all in the cause of comedy and truth and information-sharing.

It’s a Motherf**king Pleasure is written by Samuel Brewer, Aarian Mehrabani and Chloe Palmer with bucketloads of scepticism to examine ableism and fetishisation of identity, and they do it remarkably well because Samuel and Aarian are registered blind and write from experience.

It’s a Motherf**king Pleasure and Flawbored should be going on to bigger and better things on the back of this show, is what they told me to say, and I agree with them because it is a fantastic piece of work that we spoke about all the way to the pub and through a few glasses of wine.

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- can Fallon bring down the infamous Lord Zandajay and change the rules before the eggs have hatched?

Lydia Shaw, said: “It started as a lockdown project to make musical theatre accessible to all… It kept growing and now it’s basically a full-scale West End musical in audio format! Expect drama, fun, some loveable characters and a fantastic score (with everything from disco to G&S to motivational ballads)! We wanted to release the show for free because, at its heart, Hatched! has a really important message - equality and liberation for females of all ages.”

Edward had the last word: ‘We wanted to write something that families can enjoy together (age 7+), so there’s something for everyone - with plenty of music and fun for kids and some thought-provoking, contemporary themes for the grown-ups. It was something that kept us creative and hopeful during the pandemic and we hope this project can be equally uplifting for our listeners.’

Episode 1 dropped on Sunday 9th April, with the following 8 episodes and an album coming later this year.

To listen to Episode 1, or support the project, visit www.hatchedmusical.co.uk Edwards’ website: https:// edwardcourtmusic.com/

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Samuel Brewer, Aarian Mehrabani and Chloe Palmer step out from the wings and introduce themselves.

They then describe themselves with their words projected on a screen.

They gesticulate their words to the profoundly deaf and speak louder for the partially hard of hearing. We are allowed to touch and feel them.

We now know that the members of Flawbored are very much on the stage and they will be making their performance accessible to absolutely everyone in attendance. And if you think Flawbored was beating everyone over the head with a Wokeness never before seen, then you would be wrong because It’s a Motherf**king Pleasure is one of the funniest plays I’ve seen in quite a while.

There is a narrative: a large company has made a very public faux pas about disability and has called in disabled talent manager Tim to salvage some of the firm’s reputation. Tim, (blind,

shaven-headed, looks like a White supremacist) recruits Ross (Blind, gay and brown), a YouTube influencer whose book, ‘We Should All Be Blind’, will be promoted in order to make this particular disability the next big trend.

The blind were actively leading the non-blind to monetise their disability.

But what happens when young people actively seek out that particular disability with tragic consequences? Is it a good thing that people should give themselves a disability after all the years spent telling the world that it is okay to have a disability? Or is this a trend that needs to be stopped? This was an uncomfortable conundrum posed to us.

Flawbored highlights the reality that discussing disability is like walking through a minefield in quicksand surrounded by people - who would love to get you cancelled - lobbing grenades your way as you apologise to everyone, every day, everywhere. But they do it in such a way that makes it hilarious.

In the one-hour, high-energy, non-

over the world via Spotify and Apple podcasts: ‘Hatched is completely free to listen to!’ he emphasises, which is a good thing in the current cost of living crisis.

I was intrigued to find out how an online musical was put together while the majority of the nation was locked indoors. ‘Firstly,’ begins the musical maestro, ‘we managed to cast the show through our network of friends and colleagues who work in theatre, so we have a brilliant group of West End performers(from Wicked, Phantom, Bonnie & Clyde, Jersey Boys, Priscilla, Mary Poppins), including Debbie McGee!’ I could feel Edward’s excitement. ‘All the songs and dialogue were recorded remotely during the lockdowns; via the power of the internet, each person had a microphone set up in their homes and was able to record their characters.’

I suggested that working like that could not have been easy. ‘It was a massive undertaking but the result has been amazing… We funded the project through a GoFundMe page.’

The story follows Fallon, a bird who longs to fly, but she lives on the mythical island of Rakka where the female birds aren’t allowed to fly. Having just laid their eggs, Fallon and her friends set out to make the island a fairer place for their new chicks. But it’s a race against time

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LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK

LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 SECTION 14(1) (LEDBURY STREET, STORIES ROAD, WADDING STREET, SHAD THAMES)

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 SECTION 14(1) (ROBERTS CLOSE)

(TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC)

TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC

1.

The Council of the London Borough of Southwark hereby gives notice that to enable various works to be carried out, it made, an order, the effect of which will be to prohibit vehicular traffic from entering part of the above named roads.

2.

Whilst the works are in progress, or whilst the authorised traffic signs/road markings are displayed, no person shall cause any vehicle to enter, proceed, stop, wait, load or unload at any time in: (a) Ledbury Street, at it’s junction with Commercial Way (b) Stories Road, at it’s junction with Stories Mews (c) Wadding Street, at it’s junction with Wadding Street for 30m east (d) Shad Thames, between Gainsford Street and Maguire Street

1.

The Council of the London Borough of Southwark hereby gives notice that in order to enable development works by McAleer and Rushe, it intends to make an order, the effect of which will be to temporarily prohibit vehicular traffic on a section of Roberts Close.

2.

The effect of the order is to prohibit vehicular traffic from entering a section of Roberts Close, from the blocked end at the junction of Russia Walk for 35 metres into Roberts Close.

3.

Vehicular access to Roberts Close will be maintained from the junction of Quebec Way up to the area of the closure. Pedestrian access through to Russia Walk will be maintained.

4.

The restriction will come into force on the 12th May 2023 – 30th September 2023

5.

Further information may be obtained by contacting Road Network & Parking Management at ttmo@southwark.gov.uk

3.

The alternative route for affected traffic (2a) Bird in Bush Road, Peckham Hill Street, Commercial Way (2b) not applicable (2c) Content Street, Brandon Street, East Street, Flint Street, Rodney Road (2d) Maguire Street

4.

The existing ‘one-way’ working in Ledbury Street, located between Commercial Way and Bird in Bush Road will be made ‘two-way’ for access and egress purposes for (2a)

5.

The existing ‘one-way’ working in Wadding Street located between Content Street and Rodney Road will be made ‘two-way’ for access and egress purposes for (2c)

6.

The existing one way working in Shad Thames located between Gainsford Street and Maguire Street and the existing ‘one-way’ working in Maguire Street located between Shad Thames and Gainsford Street will be made ‘two-way’ for access and egress purposes for (2d)

7.

Exemptions will be provided in the Order to permit reasonable access to premises, so far as it is practical without interference with the execution of the said works.

8.

The restrictions will not apply to any vehicle being used in connection with the said works, or for fire brigade, ambulance or police purposes or anything done with the permission or at the direction of a police constable in uniform.

The London Borough of Southwark (Loading places, Waiting and Loading restrictions) (Wyndham Road) Order 2023

9.

The works will be in operation for (2a) 15th May (2b) 15th – 19th May (2c) 15th May (2d) 12th May, 15th – 17th May, 12th – 14th and 19th – 21st 26th, 27th 28th June

1. Southwark Council hereby GIVES NOTICE that on 4 May 2023 it has made the above Order under sections 6 and 124 of and Part IV of Schedule 9 to the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, as amended.

10.

Further information may be obtained by contacting Road Network Management at ttmo@southwark.gov.uk

2. The effects of the Order are, in WYNDHAM ROAD (within Controlled Parking Zone ‘NC’) on the north-west side, between its junction with Crown Street and its junction with Camberwell Road:(a) to install a new loading bay, 16 metres in length, which may be used between the hours of 10 am – 4 pm and 7 pm – 7 am (max stay 20 mins, and no return within 2hrs) every day of the week, for the purpose of loading only; (b) to remove 15.5 metres of existing ‘at any time’ waiting restrictions (double yellow lines) to accommodate the new loading bay; and (c) to add 4 metres of new ‘at any time’ waiting restrictions and a further 23.5 metres of new ‘at any time’ waiting restrictions and ‘at any time’ loading restrictions (double kerb blips) between the new loading bay and the junction with Camberwell Road.

Notes: (1) All measurements are in metres and are approximate. (2) Parking charges listed on www.southwark.gov.uk/parking.

Dated this 4th May 2023 Ian Law Traffic Manager London Borough of Southwark Network Management Environment, Neighbourhoods and Growth 160 Tooley Street PO Box 64529 London SE1 5LX Ref: (2a) 6539/P230124130690600265/hyperopticltd/safedig (2b) 6509/000811448400110001thames (2c) 6460/LBSCR12893ATSL (2d) 6534/roadclosuredhadtha2/3/4

Notice of Application for a Club Premises Certificate made under Section 71 of the Licensing Act 2003 Please take notice that I / we Ollie Tobin Have made application to Southwark Council for a new Club Premises Certificate in respect of 55a Nigel Road, Peckham, London, SE15 4NP Days

Start time

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The supply of alcohol by or on behalf of a club to, or to the order of, a member of the club.

Sunday to Thursday Friday & Saturday

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Sunday to Thursday Friday & Saturday

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A register of all applications made within the Southwark area is maintained by: The Licensing Service, Hub 1, 3rd Floor, 160 Tooley Street, London, SE1 2QH A record of this application may be inspected by visiting the office during normal office hours by appointment on 020 7525 4261; details are also on our website at http://app.southwark.gov.uk/licensing/licenseregister.asp It is open to any interested party to make representations about the likely effect of the application on the promotion of the licensing objectives. Representations must be made in writing to the Licensing Service at the office address given above and be received by the Service within a period of 28 days starting the day after the date shown below. http://www.southwark.gov.uk/business/licences/how-to-lodge-a-representation Note: it is an offence to knowingly or recklessly to make a false statement in connection with an application. A person guilty of such offence is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding £5,000.

Date of application: 28th April 2023

Dated this 4th May 2023 Ian Law Traffic Manager London Borough of Southwark Network Management Environment, Neighbourhoods and Growth 160 Tooley Street PO Box 64529 London SE1 5LX Ref: 6538-2nd LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK WYNDHAM ROAD AREA IMPROVEMENTS

3. Copies of the Order, which will come into force on 9 May 2023, and of all other relevant documents are available for inspection at Highways, Southwark Council, Environment, Neighbourhoods and Growth, 3rd floor hub 2, 160 Tooley Street, London SE1 2QH, by appointment only. E-mail traffic.orders@southwark.gov.uk or call 020 7525 3497 for booking details.

4. Any person desiring to question the validity of the Order or of any provision contained therein on the grounds that it is not within the relevant powers of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 or that any of the relevant requirements thereof or of any relevant regulations made thereunder has not been complied with in relation to the Order may, within six weeks of the date on which the Order was made, make application for the purpose to the High Court.

Dated 4 May 2023 Dale Foden - Head of Service, Highways

Notice of Application for a Premises Licence made under Section 17 of the Licensing Act 2003 Please take notice that I / we MARTIN EKEOCHA-KAMARA Have made application to Southwark Council for a new Premises Licence in respect of L’ATTITUDE, 18-20 CHOUMERT ROAD, LONDON, SE15 4SE The relevant licensable activities and proposed times to be carried on, or on from the premises are Days

Start time

Finish time

The retail sale of alcohol:

Sunday to Thursday Friday Saturday

12:00 12:00 12:00

22:30 00:30 00:30

The provision of regulated entertainment:

Sunday to Thursday Friday Saturday

12:00 12:00 12:00

23:00 01:00 01:00

The provision of late night refreshment:

Sunday to Thursday Friday Saturday

12:00 12:00 12:00

22:30 00:30 00:30

Opening hours:

Sunday to Thursday Friday Saturday

12:00 12:00 12:00

23:00 01:00 01:00

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A record of this application may be inspected by visiting the office during normal office hours by appointment on 020 7525 2000; details are also available on our website at http://app.southwark.gov.uk/licensing/licenseregister.asp It is open to any interested party to make representations about the likely effect of the application on the promotion of the licensing objectives. Representations must be made in writing to the Licensing Service at the office address given above (or by email via licensing@southwark.gov.uk) and be received by the Service within a period of 28 days starting the day after the date shown below.

Note: It is an offence to knowingly or recklessly make a false statement in connection with an application. A person guilty of such offence is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 5 on the standard scale.

Date of application: 4th May 2023

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LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK TOWN & COUNTRY PLANNING ACT 1990 (as amended) PLANNING (LISTED BUILDINGS AND CONSERVATION AREAS) ACT 1990 (as amended) The planning applications listed below can be viewed on the planning register at https://planning.southwark.gov.uk/online-applications/ You can use facilities at your local library or 'My Southwark Service Points' to access the website.

How to comment on this application: You should submit your comments via the above link. Comments received will be made available for public viewing on the website. All personal information will be removed except your postal address. Online comments submitted without an email address will not be acknowledged and those marked 'confidential' will not be considered. Written comments can be submitted to; Southwark Council, Chief executive's department, Planning division, Development Management, PO Box 64529, London SE1 5LX. Reason for publicity. The applications are advertised for the reasons identified by the following codes: AFFECT - development affecting character or appearance of a nearby conservation area; OR development affecting setting of a nearby listed building(s); DEP - departure from the development plan; EIA - environmental impact assessment (these applications are accompanied by an environmental statement a copy of which may be obtained from the Council - there will be a charge for the copy); MAJ - major planning application; STDCA - development within a conservation area; STDLB - works to or within the site of a listed building; 47 CAMBERWELL CHURCH STREET LONDON SOUTHWARK SE5 8TR (Ref: 23/AP/0997) Retrospective application for the conversion of existing open space at the rear part of the restaurant into a sitting area with a temporary structure. (Within: Camberwell Green CA) Reason(s) for publicity: STDCA (Contact: Chloe Rimell 0207 525 1397) 720 OLD KENT ROAD LONDON SOUTHWARK SE15 1NG (Ref: 23/AP/0548) Repairs, conservation and alterations to this listed former pub, including conservation and restoration of the mural at second floor level and replacement of uPVC windows with timber windows (Within: Kentish Drovers And Bird In Bush CA) Reason(s) for publicity: STDCA (Contact: Gemma Williams 07926087097) 33 TRAFALGAR AVENUE LONDON SOUTHWARK SE15 6NP (Ref: 23/AP/0939) Replacement of cracked concrete front steps up to front door with sand stone as the original steps would have been. Replacement of a cracked path stone at the bottom of the steps with a new piece of reclaimed riven York stone or by reorganising the original path stones if a piece of the correct size is not available. The original balustrades will be removed and put back in the new steps. Water-proofing of the cellar under the steps. (Within: Trafalgar

Avenue CA) Reason(s) for publicity: STDCA (Contact: Eleanor Heagney 020 7525 5403) 43 TOWER MILL ROAD LONDON SOUTHWARK SE15 6BY(Ref: 23/AP/1108) Listed building consent for a creation of a new gated entrance in the existing front boundary wall, the replacement of the front garden bin store and the installation of new and replacement boundary fencing in the front and rear gardens. Reason(s) for publicity: STDLB (Contact: Sandy Ng ) 10 KELMORE GROVE LONDON SOUTHWARK SE22 9BH (Ref: 23/AP/1171) Demolition of existing ground floor rear extension and replacement with a back and side infill extension on the ground floor with a wrap around lean-to roof and fixed roof lights.

Replacement of window on first and second floor in side elevation. (Within: The Gardens CA) Reason(s) for publicity: STDCA (Contact: Anna Poulose ) 111 BURBAGE ROAD LONDON SOUTHWARK SE21 7AF (Ref: 23/AP/1085) Demolition of existing property and replacement dwelling with additional basement level. (Within: Dulwich Village CA) Reason(s) for publicity: STDCA (Contact: Winnie Wing Tse 020 7525 0554)

3B CANNING CROSS LONDON SOUTHWARK SE5 8BH (Ref: 23/AP/0993) Construction of a new roof terrace on top of house to match neighbouring roof terrace (Within: Camberwell Grove Conservation Area CA) Reason(s) for publicity: STDCA (Contact: Michelle Meskell ) 6 AVONMOUTH STREET LONDON SOUTHWARK SE1 6NX (Ref: 23/AP/0958) Variation of Conditions 2, 27 and 32 of Appeal decision ref. 21/AP/4297 (Demolition of existing building and structures and erection of a part 2, part 7, part 14, and part 16 storey plus basement development comprising 1,733sqm (GIA) of space for Class E employment use and/or community health hub and/or Class F1(a) education use and 233 purpose-built student residential rooms with associated amenity space and public realm works, car and cycle parking, and ancillary infrastructure).

Minor material amendment sought: Amendment to approved plans and rewording of conditions.

Reason(s) for publicity: MAJ (Contact: Zoe Brown 07849 702 088) Dated: 02 May 2023 - comments to be received within 21 days of this date.

STEPHEN PLATT - Director of Planning and Growth

THE MARINE AND COASTAL ACCESS ACT 2009 THE MARINE WORKS (ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT) REGULATIONS 2007 (as amended)

LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 SECTION 14(1) (IVYDALE ROAD, MANOR PLACE, SURREY ROW)

APPLICATION FOR: CONVOYS WHARF, MARKETING SUITE (RESTAURANT) WITHIN THE CONFINES OF THE JETTY. Notice is hereby given that Mr Finian Gogarty, 4 Elstree Way, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire WD6 1RN has applied to Marine Management Organisation, (MMO) for a marine licence to carry out a regulated activity under the Marine and Coastal Act 2009. The project requires an environmental impact assessment (EIA) consent and is subject to the requirement for an EIA under the Marine Works (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations 2007 (the EIA Regulations). An environmental statement has been prepared by the applicant.

The application is to take place at Convoys Wharf in Lewisham, on the frontage of the River Thames.

The proposed works will consist of the construction on a temporary marketing suite, an access road and landscaping works to the existing jetty. The works are set to be completed by 10/04/2024.

(TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC 1.

The Council of the London Borough of Southwark hereby gives notice that to enable various works to be carried out, it intends, to make, an order, the effect of which will be to prohibit vehicular traffic from entering part of the above named roads.

2.

Whilst the works are in progress, or whilst the authorised traffic signs/road markings are displayed, no person shall cause any vehicle to enter, proceed, stop, wait, load or unload at any time in: (a) Ivydale Road, between No’s 98 – 108, located between Linden Grove and Limesford Road (b) Manor Place, between Delverton Road and Braganza Street (c) Surrey Row, between Great Suffolk Street and Blackfriars Road

Copies of the environmental statement and the above documents can be viewed on line in the MMOs Public Register at www.gov.uk/check-marine-licence-register A copy of the application, environmental statement and other documents required by the EIA Regulations are also available for public inspection, free of charge, during normal office hours for at LIBRARY, DEPTFORD LOUNGE, 9 GIFFIN STREET, LONDON, SE8 4RJfor a period of 42 days from the date of the first notice 12/04/2023.

Copies of the same documents may also be inspected free of charge, during normal office hours and by prior appointment at the offices of the MMO, Lancaster House, Newcastle upon Tyne, during the same period.

If printed copies of the above documents are requested, a charge (not exceeding reasonable copying costs) may be payable.

Representations in respect of the application should ordinarily be made by: - Visiting the MMO public register at https://marinelicensing.marinemanagement.org.uk/mmofo x5/fox/live/MMO_PUBLIC_REGISTER/search area=3 and accessing the `make a comment section of case reference MLA/2022/00501.

However, we will also accept representations via the following formats: - By email to marine.consents@marinemanagement.org.uk; or alternatively - By letter addressed to Marine Management Organisation, Lancaster House, Hampshire Court, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 7YH. In all cases, correspondence must: - Be received within 42 days of the date of the first notice 12/04/2023; - Quote the case reference [Insert MLA/2022/00501]; and - include an address to which correspondence relating to the representation or objection may be sent.

Representations received from members of the public will be dealt with in accordance with Schedule 5 of the EIA Regulations. Copies of written representations received by MMO will be sent to the applicant and may also be made publicly available. The MMO is an appropriate authority under the EIA Regulations. In determining the application, the MMO as appropriate authority will make the EIA consent decision for the project. The MMO will also make a decision whether to grant regulatory approval (for a marine licence) under Part 4 of the Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009.

3.

The alternative route for affected traffic (2a) (2b) (2c) as indicated by the signs displayed

4.

‘at any time’ waiting and loading restrictions will be introduced between No’s 98 – No’s 108 Ivydale Road for (2a)

5.

Exemptions will be provided in the Order to permit reasonable access to premises, so far as it is practical without interference with the execution of the said works.

6.

The restrictions will not apply to any vehicle being used in connection with the said works, or for fire brigade, ambulance or police purposes or anything done with the permission or at the direction of a police constable in uniform.

7.

The works will be in operation for (2a) 24th – 26th May (2b) 24th – 26th May (2c) 22nd May – 5th June

8.

Further information may be obtained by contacting Road Network Management at ttmo@southwark.gov.uk

Dated this 4th May 2023 Ian Law Traffic Manager London Borough of Southwark Network Management Environment, Neighbourhoods and Growth 160 Tooley Street PO Box 64529 London SE1 5LX Ref: (2a) 6448/000811479580045-001 (2b) 6535/ UKP10443-RC (2c) 6468/000811479580045-001

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Champs Surrey send strong message

By Brian Halford

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Dulwich down and out Hakan Hayrettin: ‘If I get the opportunity to stay it will be a very different changing room’

SURREY BLEW Warwickshire’s batting away to seal a nine-wicket victory on the third day of their LV=Insurance County Championship match at Edgbaston this week.

By Wilf MacDonnell at Champion Hill sports@southwarknews.co.uk DULWICH HAMET’S five year-stay in the National League South came to a shocking end last Saturday at Champion Hill, as they were relegated to the Isthmian League Premier Division.

The Hamlet needed only a draw at home to Chippenham Town to secure survival and could even afford to lose if Weymouth failed to beat Dover.

But Dulwich were beaten 1-0, while Weymouth won 2-0 on the south-east Coast.

Dulwich manager Hakan Hayrettin bemoaned his team’s performance on the final day.

“Not good enough today, I expected more from the players, I expected more from the situation that we had at hand but we were nowhere near good enough,” Hayretin said. “I haven’t been here for the last two games, having lost my mother and I have come back to this – the worst performance since I’ve been here.

“It looked to me like a lot of people froze, like no one wanted to take the initiative but that’s just my own opinion. But this crowd deserves a lot

Hamlet relegated on goal difference on final day more.”

The home side were missing some key players through suspension, as George Porter, Gianni Crichlow and Frankie Raymond were all unavailable.

Hayrettin was forced into making a few rotations and his side looked disjointed early on.

A sold-out Champion Hill watched on as both sides failed to create any real chances in the opening 30 minutes.

Will Wood and David Stephens both had tame headers saved, and although Dulwich didn’t look like scoring, midtable Chippenham appeared harmless at the other end.

That was until the 32nd minute when Tom Meshew burst through the midfield, with the leakiest defence in the entire National League South parting before him, and slid a perfectly weighted through-ball to Joe Parker.

The winger easily found the bottom corner before Aaron Jones in the Dulwich goal had time to make it far enough off his line to narrow the angle.

There was to be a huge chance for Dulwich just before half-time. A long throw on the right was flicked on by Danny Mills, Joe Felix controlled well and was momentarily in behind the Chippenham defence but his cut-back

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It was pretty much the perfect day for Rory Burns’s side. First, in reply to 150, the tail wagged to add 70 in ten overs and lift the total to 281 thanks to Jamie Smith’s excellent 88 (150 balls) and a merry 35 (24) by tail-ender Dan Worrall.

Then Warwickshire’s top order was blown away by Kemar Roach (five for 34). A first innings lead of 131 appeared decisive on a pitch helpful to seamers and so it proved as the home side went into lunch on 22 for four, Roach having taken three for nine.

There was no way back from there despite Ed Barnard’s resolute 49 (74 balls) – his best score for Warwickshire.

Surrey knocked off the required 11 runs in two overs to complete a superb team performance led by pacemen Roach and Worrall who took a combined 15 for 160 in the match. The powerhouse display sent out a strident message to counties eyeing up a challenge for Surrey’s title.

If last week’s emphatic victory over a strong Hampshire unit was a statement of intent from the champions, then this win over a Warwickshire side which had started the season very brightly was another.

“It was a solid win and a great game of cricket considering the amount of time it took us to get over the line,” Surrey head coach Gareth Batty said. “I thought we were magnificent with the ball in the first innings, led by Mr Worrall yet again and Mr Roach.

“The whole group was good. I thought our batting was very good against a high-class attack with some high quality international bowlers who came at us hard.

“I thought we applied ourselves quite brilliantly and to get that sizeable lead made the difference in terms of the momentum shift and feelings between the two teams. Then Kemar was dynamite this [Tuesday] morning, again with Dan Worrall and here we are on the third evening with a win.

“Kemar and Dan complement each other perfectly. They are basic opposites which is great. They are highly-skilled, highly intelligent and with the experience to back it up. We have passed a few numbers their way and said, ‘look we just need to tighten up in certain areas’, and the response has been through the roof.

“We have been pretty dominant in this game and it is led by the two opening bowlers but Jamie Smith’s innings was superb as well. It's not his highest score by any stretch but it's the best I have seen him play. Against a very strong attack in difficult conditions, for him to play with the maturity he did and then to have the flourish at the end with that extra 30 quick runs just showed how good a player he can be. If he keeps playing like that, he will be another one that we won't be seeing around much which is a big positive for him and for England.”

Surrey’s next Division One match is against Essex at The Cloud County Ground from May 4-7.

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was agonisingly centimetres away from the stretching Josh Fawole three yards out.

The nervy atmosphere that had engulfed the ground at the break with Duwlich relegated as things stood, soon turned to a raucous backing of the home side as the second half kicked off. Cheered on by The Rabble, Felix drilled just wide from inside the box, then Michael Philips had a pop from range but was also off-target, before Conor Lawless brilliantly beat three players and fizzed in a low ball across the face of the goal that no one could reach.

The second half was entirely Dulwich pressure, with the home side desperately searching for the goal that would ensure survival. As time ticked away two big chances fell to centrebacks, as Deon Woodman saw a closerange header well saved by Will Henry and Stephens could only hit his free shot from eighteen yards straight at the keeper.

A disaster was unfolding at Champion Hill as Weymouth were comfortably two goals up in their game away at Dover Athletic. In the 84th minute, an exhausted Sanchez Ming slashed a shot wide from ten yards out but the

angle was already against him.

The final heartbreak for the Dulwich fans came in stoppage-time. Another dangerous Lawless delivery was met

by Stephens, drawing a great save from Henry. The rebound landed straight to Mills who planted his header towards the other side of the goal but Henry leapt up again to deny the Dulwich captain.

The home players slumped to the floor after relegation was confirmed at the final whistle. A dismal campaign, with a relentless revolving door of player arrivals and exits, three managers and 89 goals conceded, had concluded in the worst way possible.

When asked about major reasons for the club relegation, Hayrettin said: “The squad is not good enough, 100 per cent. Simple as that. The mix of players, the mix of personalities and characters haven’t blended and haven’t done the job. [They are] overopinionated in certain areas, got a lot so say but not out there [on the pitch].”

And on his future, Hayrettin added: “If I get the opportunity to stay it will be a very different changing room. I’d be very hard pushed to tell you who I’d keep now but it wouldn’t be a lot even though we’re going down one.”

By John Kelly

side dominating the opening half an hour with Katonia denied by the woodwork.

Fish goalkeeper Sam Amedu was busier in a scrappy second half as Hollands frustrated their opponents by trying to break the game up.

Their approach worked as they forced a corner with eight minutes left and Brown headed in his second.

Fisher pressed in ten minutes of added-time, with Amedu also going forward at set-pieces, but Hollands stood firm to claim the trophy.

Cup agony for the Fish johnk@southwarknews.co.uk FISHER’S SEASON ended in disappointment as they lost 2-1 to Hollands & Blair in the SCEFL Challenge Cup final at Whitstable last Monday.

Fisher were playing their 59th game of the season

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In their 59th game of the campaign, Isaac Thompson equalised from the penalty spot just before half-time after Jacob Katonia had been fouled.

Ben Brown had given Hollands the lead despite Ajay Ashanike’s

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Lions take their promotion bid to the final day

SKY BET CHAMPIONSHIP Blackpool - 2 Yates 36’ (pen), Fiorini 67 Millwall - 3 Bradshaw 2’, 59’, Flemming 75’ (pen) Date: Friday 28 April 2023 Referee: Matt Donohue Attendance: 12,191 Man of the Match: Duncan Watmore

By Alex Jones at Bloomfield Road alexj@southwarknews.co.uk MILLWALL WILL take their battle for a top-six finish to the final day of the season after beating Blackpool 3-2 at Bloomfield Road.

The Lions headed to the Lancashire coast with a record of one win in seven games as their promotion hopes hung by a thread. A defeat would likely have ended their season with one game to go, while the Tangerines knew that anything other than three points would see them relegated to League One. The hosts almost capitalised inside the opening seconds of the game as Jerry Yates robbed Shaun Hutchinson of possession, taking aim from the edge of the area before the Millwall captain could rush back and block the shot for a corner.

The Lions quickly rushed up the other end of the pitch as Zian Flemming combined with Jamie Shackleton, allowing the latter to play Ryan Leonard into the box. His low cross found Tom Bradshaw in the middle, with the striker calmly tapping a first-time shot into the back of the net to give his side the lead in the second minute.

The goal riled up the Blackpool fans, who created an electric atmosphere to try and keep their team’s survival hopes alive.

However, they were unable to threaten in the final third and the next chance went the way of Millwall, who won a free-kick in the fifteenth minute. A poorly-taken free-kick down the left flank bounced out for a throw-in, which the visitors quickly played to Bradshaw, who fired narrowly wide of the post from the edge of the box.

The chance opened up the game as

Championship preview

Millwall win rollercoaster match in Blackpool to keep their hopes alive

Millwall secured their first win at Bloomfield Road since February 2007 Hutchinson and George Long combined to prevent a dangerous Blackpool attack from going out for a corner. The goalkeeper picked out Bradshaw with an accurate kick, but the Welsh international blazed his shot over the bar despite managing to stay onside.

They were not done there, however, as Duncan Watmore clipped the post with

Millwall

a powerful effort after 25 minutes before Callum Styles flashed a shot wide of the target from Flemming's cross on the halfhour mark. It felt like they were getting closer to the second goal, but they were pegged back just ten minutes before halftime.

Shackleton stuck out a leg to catch CJ Hamilton inside the box, with referee Matt

VS Blackburn Rovers

Donohue pointing to the spot despite fierce protests from Millwall boss Gary Rowett. Jerry Yates was chosen to step up, coolly slotting the ball past Long to equalise.

It woke up Blackpool, who piled on pressure without really testing Long.

Watmore had the last chance of the half when he rushed through on goal

alongside Styles, but the January recruit went for goal himself and blazed his shot just over the bar.

The start to the second half was tepid, with Flemming’s close-range header and Charlie Patino’s ambitious effort from distance the closest that either side came to replicating the opening stages of the first period. That all changed in the 59th minute when Millwall retook the lead as Bradshaw scored his 17th goal of the season.

The striker was played through on goal

by Watmore, forcing Daniel Grimshaw to rush off his line to try and save the shot. It allowed the Lions’ top scorer to dink the ball over him and into the back of the net to restore his side’s advantage.

The jubilation in the away end did not last long as Blackpool struck back just eight minutes later. Manchester City loanee Lewis Fiorini was afforded too much space through the middle of the pitch, allowing him to fire a low shot into the bottom corner from 25 yards out.

As the clock slowly ticked towards full-time, both sides realised that a draw would be fatal for their respective aspirations. It was Millwall who took control with fifteen minutes remaining after Watmore was brought down by goalscorer Fiorini inside the box. Another spot-kick was awarded, this time for the visitors.

Many thought Bradshaw would be chosen to step up and complete his hattrick, but Flemming stood over the penalty instead. The Dutchman calmly tucked his shot into the bottom left corner, winning the game for the Lions and sending Blackpool down to the third tier.

Blackpool: 4-2-3-1: Grimshaw; Gabriel, Nelson, Husband (Bowler 64’), Lyons; Fiorini (Holmes 79’), Patino; Rogers, Anderson, Hamilton (Ekpiteta 84’); Yates Millwall: 5-2-3: Long; Shackleton (McNamara 81’), Leonard, Hutchinson, Cooper, Styles (Malone 81’); Mitchell, Saville; Flemming (Burke 86’), Bradshaw (Bennett 86’), Watmore (Burey 86’)

The Den. Monday, May 8th. Kick-off: 3pm

Millwall close in on play-off dream with showdown at The Den

Lions out to conquer Blackburn and secure their place in the top six in huge game this Monday

By Alex Jones alexj@southwarknews.co.uk MANY SUPPORTERS and pundits believed that Millwall’s recent dip in form had cost them the chance of securing a top-six finish this season, but with one game to go, they are the team in the driving seat.

Their 3-2 win at Blackpool has changed the dynamic of the play-off race. The Lions moved back up to sixth with Sunderland dropping points at home to Watford, meaning that victory on the final day of the season will guarantee a semi-final tie against Luton Town or Middlesbrough later this month.

Their clash against Jon Dahl Tomasson’s side next week is arguably the biggest game that The Den has hosted since Millwall returned to the Championship. They have narrowly missed out on achieving their goal in each of the last three campaigns, but this is their best chance of taking that next step towards playing Premier League football for the first time in their history.

The maths is simple enough if they beat

Blackburn, as that will see them qualify for the play-offs regardless of results elsewhere. If they drop points, it becomes far more difficult.

A draw would open up the floor for Sunderland and West Brom to sneak into the top six, with the Black Cats away at Preston North End and the Baggies travelling to Swansea City. A defeat would see Rovers move ahead of Millwall regardless of what happens elsewhere, catching them out at the final hurdle of the race.

Unfortunately, beating Blackburn is unlikely to be as simple as it seems to be on paper. The Lions have failed to win any of their last five meetings with the Riversiders, losing 2-1 in the reverse fixture at Ewood Park. It was a defeat that prompted Gary Rowett to switch from a back five to a 4-2-3-1 formation, but it looks like he could revert back to his preferred system for their final game of the season.

The manager knows that the game will not be easy, with pressure likely playing a part in what could essentially be played out as a cup final. Both teams will undoubtedly try to attack the game to secure all three

points, making it a difficult task for Millwall given Blackburn’s quality in the final third.

“They’re a good team,” Rowett told the News.

“Under Jon Dahl Tomasson they’ve got a clear identity and they pass the ball really well. I think they’ve made as many passes in the buildup as anyone else in the buildup. They’re a team that takes risks at the back but they also play with an element of control and movement.

“They’ve got good players like any team in this division. They can hurt you, they can score goals, but ultimately we’re at home.

I’m usually less concerned about what the opposition are and what they can do, and it’s more about taking care of our own performance.

“We’ll always be respectful of any team, just like I’m sure that Blackburn will be respectful of us and what we can do at home.

“Once the game kicks off, whatever team does the business will come out on top. Both managers can say whatever they want, but ultimately it’ll be up to the players to perform. Hopefully we will.”

Millwall will be without Charlie Cresswell

A win on bank holiday Monday would see Millwall record their highest points total since 2018

matCh details Possible Millwall starting XI:

5-2-3: Long; Shackleton, Leonard, Hutchinson, Cooper, Styles; Mitchell, Saville; Flemming, Bradshaw, Watmore

Match odds:

[eye], Murray Wallace [quad] and George Honeyman [hamstring] for their final game of the regular season, but the rest of the squad are fit and available for the clash on bank holiday Monday

Millwall 10/11 Draw 12/5 Blackburn 29/10

Last meeting:

Championship (October 1st, 2022): Blackburn 2-1 Millwall (Dolan 57’, Brereton 63’; Cooper 75’)

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Boss: ‘We know what we have to do’ EXCLUSIVE

By Alex Jones alexj@southwarknews.co.uk MILLWALL KNOW that they have to ‘take care of business’ if they are to secure a top-six finish on the final day of the season, Gary Rowett has said.

The Lions head into their clash with Blackburn Rovers holding a slender lead on the chasing pack, but a disappointing result coupled with the teams beneath them winning could see them drop down the table. However, a win will be enough to see them over the line regardless of what happens elsewhere, setting up for a huge finale at The Den next week.

Rowett knows that his side can still qualify for the play-offs without beating Rovers, but the risk of relying on other teams to drop points is too high. Sunderland and West Brom are both ready to pounce, meaning that Millwall really need to pick up the win to make sure of their shot at promotion.

“There are so many permutations,” he told the News.

“There might be a scenario where we don’t have to win and we still might get into the play-offs.

“Our mentality has always been the same, we have to take care of business ourselves. We go into the last game, regardless of whatever happens with any other result, knowing that we finish where we finish if we win the game.

“It’s a big 90 minutes, there are a lot of things that can happen in 90 minutes.

I’ve seen results going your way and then someone scores two goals in the last three minutes, I’ve seen results go your way and the opposition equalise in the last minute. There are so many things going into it.

“All you can do is take out the occasion and the atmosphere, everything like that, and just focus on what you’ve got to do as a team to win any game. I don’t think it really matters what game it is,

SKY BET CHAMPIONSHIP LEAGUE TABLE

The Lions will secure a playoff semi-final tie with Luton Town or Middlesbrough if they win on Monday

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1 Burnley 2 Sheffield United 3 Luton Town 4 Middlesbrough 5 Coventry City 6 Millwall 7 Sunderland 8 WBA 9 Blackburn Rovers 10 Swansea City 11 Preston NE 12 Norwich City 13 Watford 14 Hull City 15 Bristol City 16 Stoke City 17 Birmingham City 18 QPR 19 Rotherham United 20 Cardiff City 21 Huddersfield Town 22 Reading 23 Blackpool 24 Wigan Athletic

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*Reading deducted six points and Wigan deducted three points under EFL Regulations.

Gary Rowett calls for Millwall to ‘take care of business’ in Blackburn clash you still have to have the same attitude and the same focus.

“The players know it’s an important game, they know how big it is. You can say it until you’re blue in the face, but they know what’s on the game.

“For me, it’s about focusing on what

we can do. Some of it will come down to using the crowd’s energy to get a little extra zip in our performance physically, but it’s about being calm.

“You can’t play a team like Blackburn at any point and go all out attacking, gung ho and leave loads of spaces.

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There’s so many elements to the game.

“You’ve still got to have a balanced performance, you’ve still got to get on the front foot and you’ve still got to deal with the players they’ve got.

“The only way you can do that is to really focus on the small details of what

it is that’s got us here and what we’ve got to do.

“We’ve got to be calm and enjoy the game, you’ve got to remember that it’s an enjoyable game. It’s a big game and that’s what players want to play in, that’s what managers and staff want to be involved in.

“For both sets of teams, fans and staff, it’s a great game to be part of.

Unfortunately, there’s usually one winner and one loser in terms of the top-six race.

“We’ve got to do everything we can to try and be the winners of it.”

Millwall manager Gary Rowett uses back five to send Seasiders to League One EXCLUSIVE

By Alex Jones alexj@southwarknews.co.uk GARY ROWETT reverted to an old tactic to help Millwall over the line in their 3-2 win against Blackpool.

The Lions started the match with a 5-2-3 formation, moving away from the 4-2-3-1 that they have used since the start of October.

By using natural midfielders in Callum Styles and Jamie Shackleton as wing-backs, the manager created an attacking system that offered extra support to the front three, with Zian Flemming, Duncan Watmore and Tom Bradshaw running riot at Bloomfield Road as Millwall scored three goals in a game for the first time since

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The win ended a poor run of form where they really struggled in front of goal, with Rowett arguing that his side may have become stale while playing with a back four.

“There were a few reasons why we did it,” he told the News.

“One of those was that our form going into the game had just faltered, and I think that experience has told me to do something to change the mentality at that point. Sometimes having something different to think about gives the players a little bit more of a focus on the formation rather than on one win in seven.

“There’s different reasons behind it.

I think it suits some players, others can play in either formation, I don’t think it really matters. It’s a little bit of everything as to why we did it.

“We also felt that it made it harder for Blackpool to prepare and to stop us, but the players had to go and play it well and put it out onto the pitch. I thought that there were parts of the game where we did that really well.

In the first half, up until the penalty, I thought we were excellent.

“It can be as defensive or attacking as you want it to be. I’ve seen a back four where the two wingers are getting pushed back by the opposition’s full-backs turn into a back six - no one at that point says it’s too negative!

“The game is completely different when you watch it and you’re involved in it sometimes. Luton are where they are with a back five, Sheffield United are where they are with a back five.

“It’s how you play the five and the players you play it with.”

Tom Bradshaw scored another brace in front of the Sky Sports cameras last week

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Duncan’s patience pays off

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Watmore [right] provided his first assist in a Millwall shirt in last week’s win at Blackpool

Attacker hopes impressive performances can lead to more game time for Millwall EXCLUSIVE

By Alex Jones alexj@southwarknews.co.uk IT IS fair to say that Duncan Watmore has had to stay patient since joining Millwall in the January transfer window.

The winger scored a stunning goal against QPR on his first start for the club back in February, but things quickly fizzled out. Since the win at Loftus Road, he has started just four games and has often been limited to short cameo appearances off the bench, but the Lions’ trip to Blackpool proved to be different.

Watmore was chosen as the starting left winger in a 5-2-3 formation, giving him extra licence to roam out wide and through the middle. He hit the post in the first half and assisted Tom Bradshaw with a well-timed through ball after the break.

All in all, the 28-year-old created the most chances and completed the most dribbles of any player on the pitch, with manager Gary Rowett labelling it as his best performance in a Lions shirt.

“Football is a strange game sometimes you can feel like you’re a very good player and then the next

game you can feel like you’re terrible,” Watmore told the News.

“That’s the way it goes, I suppose that’s sport in any light. You’ve just got to keep trusting yourself and stay consistent.

“I thought every one of the lads was superb on Friday, the atmosphere was electric and everyone was saying that it was one of those games where it felt like we had to win and we were going to win.”

There is a clear frustration from Watmore’s side that he has not played as regularly as he would have liked, but that has been channelled into a positive energy that helps him on the pitch.

He faced similar difficulties at Middlesbrough but was known as an impact sub with a knack for scoring crucial goals in big games, giving him a cult hero status at the Riverside Stadium. If he can continue to shine in the final third for Millwall, there is no reason why he cannot be adored in South London too.

“There’s lots of times throughout my career that I’ve had to stay patient, it’s just the nature of football,” he admitted.

“That was the case for me here. When you get your opportunities, you’ve got to take them. That’s the nature of this business.

“If you don’t take your chances, you’re

not going to get any more. When you do, you’ve got to take them and do what you can, so that was a big thing for me, to keep believing.”

Of course, that is easier said than done, especially in this Millwall team.

Gary Rowett has a lot of attacking depth at his disposal, especially in wide areas. Andreas Voglsammer, George Honeyman, Oliver Burke, Tyler Burey, Mason Bennett and Romain Esse have all played as wingers in the Lions’ 4-23-1 formation in recent weeks, making it difficult for Watmore to find his way into the starting lineup.

“It’s a really good squad, we’ve got a lot of ability,” he explained.

“Whenever the starting team is playing, you look across at the next XI and they’re very strong as well. That’s always a good sign, having that squad depth, and it’s a really good group of lads too.

“Not only is it talented but it’s also a great group and the spirit is really high, so all of it combines to help us have the season that we’re having. Hopefully we can finish it off on a high.”

Watmore is certainly not a selfish player, and while his aspiration to play regular football obviously plays a part in his mentality, his priority is to help Millwall secure a top-six finish and

promotion to the Premier League.

The Lions’ ambition was a big reason for him moving to SE16 at the start of the calendar year, especially with former club Middlesbrough challenging at the top end of the Championship.

Ultimately, the attacker wants to play top-flight football once again, knowing that they will qualify for this season’s play-offs if they beat Blackburn Rovers next week.

“I think it’s a brilliant situation to be in, where we know that it’s in our hands,” he argued.

“If we win, we’re there. That’s quite a clear-cut situation for us. We know what we’ve got to do and, if we don’t do it, that’s on us.

“I feel really confident going into it, I think the lads do too. There’s a good vibe around the place and we’ll go in as positive as we can.

“It just comes down to handling it, playing our best stuff and seeing what happens.”

“The atmosphere really does lift you.

The Blackpool game was fantastic, getting that buzz off the crowd in the away end. Then obviously you know what The Den is like.

“When you get the fans rocking and on our side, it’s going to be a very good atmosphere on Monday.

“The fans have been brilliant with us and the lads have been doing really well. We just need to kick on and believe in ourselves. It’s up to us now.”

Whatever happens in the race for promotion, Watmore is coming to the end of his first season at The Den. It certainly has not been a perfect start for him, but his determination to become a key player for Millwall has helped him to settle in at the club, and he stressed his excitement to remain in South London for the foreseeable future.

“It’s a brilliant club, I’ve really enjoyed my time here,” he said.

“The lads, the staff and the fans have all been amazing and I think we can have a really successful end to the season.

“I’ve had to stay patient. I’d be lying if I said I wouldn’t have liked to have played more, but I completely understand that you’ve got to earn your chances. That’s just the nature of the game.

“In my career so far, you learn that you’ve got to earn it. I’m just hoping that we can end the season on a high.

“This is why you play football, for big games like this. It’s moments like this that you can remember forever if they go the right way. I’m really looking forward to it and I’m excited to crack on over the next couple of years here.”

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Coops bigs up Blackburn showdown

Defender admits finalday clash is do or die for the Lions EXCLUSIVE

By Alex Jones alexj@southwarknews.co.uk JAKE COOPER can't wait for Millwall's final-day play-off showdown against Blackburn Rovers - and believes Lions fans can be the difference at a sold-out Den.

The Lions know that a win will secure their highest league finish since 2002 and help them qualify for the play-offs, meaning that they would be just three games away from a place in the Premier League.

Cooper knows that it is undoubtedly Millwall’s biggest game of the season so far, but the pressure is now on the players to deliver in SE16 next week.

“It's going to be a great occasion now on bank holiday Monday,” he told the News.

“We’ve got a sold out Den and it's going to be in our hands. It's going to be a great occasion for the football club.

“It's one we're relishing and one we're looking forward to. We can't wait and we're ready to get to that Blackburn game.”

The supporters will obviously play a big part, with more than 1,200 of them travelling up to both Wigan and Blackpool.

Monday’s game at The Den is already sold-out and has been since last week, with fans desperate to see their team secure a place in the top six. Cooper believes that

Jake Cooper believes that Millwall fans will play a big part at The Den next Monday

they deserve a huge amount of praise for the way that they have followed the team throughout the season, especially when things have not gone their way.

“They've been brilliant,” he added.

“They've turned up in their numbers in the last few months. It's been amazing for us and we knew the frustration they had coming into this weekend off the back of the Wigan game.

“We all shared that as a football club.

We were just happy that we could repay them after a long journey to come up to Blackpool.”

Regardless of whether or not they achieve their goal, this season has been a big step in the right direction for everyone at Millwall.

In recent campaigns, they have been the ones that have chased the teams in the top six, but they are the ones being chased this year, showing a marked improvement.

“That's what it's about, moving the club forward,” Cooper explained.

“We're in a great position now with one game to go and we achieved something really special for this football club.

“That's what the whole aim is about now.

We've got one more game, this is probably a great time to find form off the back of a tricky run.

“I think it suits us knowing that our backs have been up against the wall and we can really turn it around now with these last two games. Hopefully we can take that into the Blackburn game.”

Boss highlights fine margins of final-day drama

Gary Rowett admits goal difference could play a part in the play-off race EXCLUSIVE

By Alex Jones alexj@southwarknews.co.uk GARY ROWETT wants to ensure that Millwall keep their fate in their own hands against Blackburn Rovers by being bold and brave on the final day

Millwall boast a two-point lead on the chasing pack, but a draw against Jon Dahl Tomasson’s side coupled with wins for Sunderland and West Brom would see all three sides level on points after 46 games.

At that point, the Black Cats would boast the best goal difference of the trio, allowing them to leapfrog

the Lions into the top six, while the Baggies could do the same if they win by a margin of two or more goals. As a result, it is imperative that Rowett’s men pick up all three points at The Den next week to avoid relying on results elsewhere, as the teams below them will be ready to pounce on any mistakes they make.

“When you get to this stage of the season, you have to be aware of everything, including goal difference,” the manager told the News.

“If you go into the last two minutes and a draw gets you in the top six, it might be a decision to not throw on three extra attackers and leave yourself open. It’s those decisions on the pitch that you have to think about.

“You have to assess what’s worth the risk and what’s not worth the risk.

There’s no right or wrong, you’ve just got to try and make good decisions.

“I’d always rather have that information, I’d always rather know where we are in the game than not know. Sometimes you find out that everyone else is winning comfortably and you have 45 minutes left, so you think ‘you know what, we’ll make the changes at half-time rather than wait until 70 minutes into the game.’

“All those little bits of information are crucial. You still concentrate on the game and on what you need to do to win, of course, but I’d rather have as much objective information as I can to make good decisions.”

The Lions could drop as low as ninth in the table if they lose to Blackburn Rovers next week

Zian Flemming scored his fifteenth goal of the campaign in Friday’s win at Blackpool

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Millwall midfielder refuses to relinquish dream of top-six finish EXCLUSIVE

By Alex Jones alexj@southwarknews.co.uk ZIAN FLEMMING is desperate for Millwall to win their final fixture against Blackburn Rovers in order to avoid relying on results elsewhere yet again.

The Lions know that three points against Jon Dahl Tomasson’s side would be enough to see them secure a play-off spot, but a draw or a defeat would make things complicated.

Sunderland and West Brom will both

be able to pounce if they slip up, while Rovers would also be able to overtake Gary Rowett’s men should they win at The Den. It does, however, make things incredibly simple for Millwall, although pressure has certainly played a part in their recent dip in form. Had they avoided defeat against the likes of Hull City, Birmingham City and Wigan Athletic, they would already have secured a top-six finish, but their win away at Blackpool last Friday kept them in the race heading into the final day.

With results elsewhere going in their

favour, the Lions have their fate in their own hands to secure a potential semifinal tie against either Luton Town or Middlesbrough, and Flemming is adamant that they will not let it slip out of their grasp this time.

“We were obviously really happy that Sunderland didn’t win,” he told the News.

“We needed Cov or Sunderland to drop points and we would have it back in our own hands again. We go into the Blackburn game and I think it’s good for us that we need a win, and that's all we need.

“It’s the same as it was against

Blackpool. There’s no need for us to know the scores of the other teams at half-time, it’s just us against them and us needing to get the result. We need to win the game.

“I’m really happy that it’s in our own hands again because it allows us to focus on getting after them and chasing them with high energy to get the crowd behind us. Then hopefully we can get three points and celebrate after. That’s all we want.

“Everyone feels it and everyone is really excited for it. This is the last chance and we have to f***ing go for it”

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Squad depth key for Millwall’s topsix surge EXCLUSIVE

By Alex Jones alexj@southwarknews.co.uk GARY ROWETT stressed the importance of Millwall’s squad depth as they close in on their first top-six finish since returning to the Championship.

The Lions have their fate in their own hands after overcoming a dip in form that saw them win just one of seven games before their trip to Blackpool.

However, three points on the final day of the season against Blackburn Rovers will see them over the line and present them with a shot at promotion to the Premier League.

While injuries to Charlie Cresswell [eye], Murray Wallace [quad] and George Honeyman [hamstring] have certainly dented their aspirations, other players have stepped into the starting lineup to help Millwall achieve their goal, something which Rowett believes has been crucial in the latter stages of the campaign.

“We spoke to the whole squad about that,” he told the News.

“We’re going to need everybody, we showed that over the last ten or fifteen games with the injuries that we’ve had.

“You can go from someone like Duncan, [Jamie] Shacks or [Callum] Stylesy where you’re injured or frustrated that you’re not playing, but then you come in and start. You have to make the difference at this stage of the season.

“It shows the importance of making sure that you do the work and making sure that you have the right mentality.”

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